Photo by Joey L. “The Karo are considered one of the Omo Valley’s most endangered ethnic group with an estimated population of only 1500 remaining. Karo Tribe, Lower Omo Valley,...

Karo tribe, Omo Valley, Ethiopia Photo Steve McCurry

To travel miles after miles in order to be with those exotic, rare and exclusive tribes in the remote corners of Ethiopia, is like a distant dream. With

Explore Ethiopia's Omo Valley with a one-of-a-kind photography tour. Witness the unique culture of the 200,000 locals and view the weekly Jinka Market. Journey to remote villages for unique portrait shots and visit UNESCO sites. 10-day Ethiopia Omo Valley photography tour with guide not to be missed!

Portrait Of A Karo Tribe Woman with Traditional Necklaces, Omo Valley, Ethiopia - December 13, 2017

Renowned the world over for its decorated tribes, the Omo Valley is a stop on many a tourist route in Ethiopia. But visits to the area can cross ethical boundar

Explore Ethiopia's Omo Valley with a one-of-a-kind photography tour. Witness the unique culture of the 200,000 locals and view the weekly Jinka Market. Journey to remote villages for unique portrait shots and visit UNESCO sites. 10-day Ethiopia Omo Valley photography tour with guide not to be missed!

Mursi tribe in Ethiopia on October 25, 2008 - Mursi can be found in the land between the Omo and Mago rivers. Neighboured by the Burma, Ari, Kwegu and Karo, and Bodi, the mursi are about 6000 in...

Karo Tribe, Omo Valley, South Ethiopia, Dec 2008

— adrianon.com – — My first travel portrait: a youngster from the Karo tribe, Omo Valley, Ethiopia. via 500px

The Karo or Kara is a small tribe with an estimated population between 1,000 and 3,000. They are closely related to the Kwegu tribe. They live along the east banks of the Omo River in southern Ethiopia and practice flood retreat cultivation. The crops that are grown by them are sorghum, maize and beans. Only […]

The Karo (or Kara), with a population of about 1000 - 1500 live on the east banks of the Omo River in south Ethiopia. Their neighbors are the Hamar,Bana,Bashada,the famous Mursi and Nyangatom (on the other side of Omo river, who are their enemies ) . They speak a south Omotic language. The Karo grow sorghum ,maize and beans . Karo use to paint body and decorate their face. They use white chalk, charcoal, ochre and red earth.. Karo women scarify their chests to beautify themselves .The scarification of a man's chest shows that he has killed an enemy or a dangerous animal. The scars are done with a knife or razor blade and ash is rubbed into. The wearing of a grey and ochre clay headdress also indicates the killing of an enemy or a dangerous animal. Hamar do the same. The women have a very nice hairdress: they put red clay mixed with butter and fat in their hair, so that the hair looks like a bunch of coffee beans. Women still wear leather clothing made from animal skins. The men all use a wood headrest to protect their hair bun, and they use it too to sit. They love to rest under the men house, the chifo. At the end of the harvest and at times of initiation and marriage, the Karo come together to enjoy dances with a lot of local beer. These happy times often lead to marriage after the young man has successfully accompling the bull jumping. A Karo man may take as many wives as he can afford, but usually he marries two or three. Les Karos (ou Karas) sont environs 100-1500 à vivire sur la rive est du fleuve Omo en Ethiopie du Sud. Leurs voisins sont les Hamars, Banas, Bashadas,Mursis, et les Nyangatom qui vivent de l’autre cote du fleuve et qui sont leurs ennemis de longue date. Les Karos cultivent du sorgo, du mais et des haricots. Les Karos sont fameux pour leurs peintures corporelles et les décorations qu’ils portent. Ils utilisent de la craie, du charbon, et de la terre pour se dessiner des motifs sur le corps. Les hommes et les femmes aiment se scarifier la poitrine. Les femmes pour être plus belle, les hommes pour indiquer qu’ils ont tué un ennemi ou un animal dangereux. Les hommes portent aussi un petit casque en argile sur le sommet du crane et y plantent des plumes d’autruches. Ils ne se separent jamais de leur appui tête qui fait aussi office de petit siege. Les hommes aiment se retrouver sous un abri appelé chifo pour discuter et se reposer. Les femmes soignent leur coiffure et lorsqu’elles ne rasent pas la tête, portent une coiffure en forme de grains de café. Elles portent toujours des vetements faits à partir de peaux d’animaux. A la fin des recoltes, ou lors des ceremonies, les Karos aiment danser et boire la biere locale, occasion revee pour former les couples. Les garcons doivent passer l’epreuve du saut des vaches avant de pouvoir pretender à epouser une femme. L’homme Karo peut avoir autant de femmes qu’il souhaite, en general 2 ou 3. © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

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Explore Ethiopia's Omo Valley with a one-of-a-kind photography tour. Witness the unique culture of the 200,000 locals and view the weekly Jinka Market. Journey to remote villages for unique portrait shots and visit UNESCO sites. 10-day Ethiopia Omo Valley photography tour with guide not to be missed!

Elephant's foot tree? We drove through rugged open savannah to visit the remote Karo hamlet on an overcast morning which suppressed the heat. Numerous termite mounds stud the landscape.

The Karo tribe is a tribe that lives in the south of the Omo Valley on the banks of the Omo river. They use the river to grow crops like sorghum, maize and beans. They use white river clay to make themselves beautifull or to prepare for ceremonies. If you have any comments, please write them down. It will be much appreciated. View more pictures in my Ethiopia 2010 set Also on Facebook

Young Mother from the Karo Tribe with her Baby. The Karo tribe (also Kara tribe) living along the borders of the Lower Omo River incorporate rich, cultural symbolism into their rituals by using ornate body art, intricate headdresses, and body scarification to express beauty and significance within their community. This lively tribe of around 2000 people is the main sedentary agriculturalist group in the Lower Omo Valley area of southern Ethiopia. The Series "African Vogue" contains about 300 portraits of tribe members of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia. (Including members of the Arbore Tribe, Mursi Tribe, Nyangatom Tribe, Bodi Tribe, Hamer Tribe, Benna Tribe, Konso). The pictures were taken in October 2013 - All pictures were taken in natural light situations with a Leica S digital middle format camera. All pictures were taken in natural light situations with a Leica S digital middle format camera. More pictures and "Making of" Material can be found at: blackocean.ch/portfolio/3550/ The Series (approx. 50 images / all framed 50cmx70cm) is available for Exhibitions. For enquries, please send a message to [email protected]

The Dassanetch or Geleb live on both sides of the Omo river. They are originally nomadic pastoralists. However, despite their dedication to cattle rearing, current reality reveals that crop cultivation on the flooded banks of the Omo river and its delta are fundamental to their subsistence. The Omorate market of the Dassanetch has been serving for centuries as an important trading center. The Geleb especially trade with the Karo, who bring clay pots to exchange them for grain, coffee and ammunition. © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

Omo Valley, Ethiopia, Photo Carol Beckwith Angela Fischer

The Karo tribe is a tribe that lives in the southwestern region of the Omo Valley near Kenya, Africa. They are largely pastoralists.http://bem.2be.pl/IS/ethiopia_380.jpg

Karo woman with her grandchild. Her hide garment is typically decorated with a splendid collection of cowrie shells. Karo tribal village. Omo Valley. Southern Ethiopia.The wearing of a grey and ochre clay headdress also indicates the killing of an enemy or a dangerous animal.

Ethiopia 2006 - Omo Valley, Karo village

This is a visual story of all the people I met along the way during my journey through Ethiopia's Omo Valley.