Last of the tattooed tribeswomen proudly show off traditional markings of their dying art

Last of the tattooed women: Some of the few remaining tribeswomen whose faces were tattooed to deter kidnappers proudly in Myanmar pose to show off traditional markings Tribeswomen from the Chin State in Myanmar have been tattooing their faces for more than 1,000 years The tradition started when women wanted to make themselves less attractive … Read more

Tribeswomen cut their lips aged 12 so they can insert clay plates to snag a wealthy spouse

Images of Ethiopian tribeswomen with lip plates measuring up to 24 inches show the lengths prospective brides in the village will go to in order to snag a favourable husband.   The women of the Suuri Baale tribe, who live to the west of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia, have their two lower teeth removed and … Read more