The Hamar are a group of people who inhabit Ethiopia’s Omo Valley; they can be recognized by their distinctive traditional attire and hairstyles, as well as by the ongoing body alteration they still engage in. The Hamar are a group of farmers and livestock breeders that still practice a traditional way of life that is entwined with the customs passed down through the years. The Hamer people place a lot of emphasis on their looks, especially their hairstyles, which can be used to determine a woman’s marital status or a man’s worth in addition to being an aesthetic feature. Goscha braids, which are reddened by a mixture of water, fat or butter, and red ocher, are a common hairstyle for married women. They not only signify a lady is married but also her health and wellbeing as well as being a decorative aspect of beauty. 📹 @justgophoto 📸 Gerry Andrews #orangeexplore #sameorangemorerange #proudlyafricantrulyinternational