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African
Women
Traditional
Cultures of African Tribes
Picture of African women
participating in the Hamer bull jumping ceremony. The beautiful African
women of the Hamer tribe in the above photograph are about to take part in a
ritual during which they are whipped with sticks. Note the scars on the
backs of these African women. These are a result of these African women
having previously participated in the bull jumping ceremony. Note also the
reddish-brown color of the hair and skin of the African women. The reddish
color is a result of their applying a mixture of red ochre and fat to their
bodies and hair. Female body painting is an ancient African tribes tradition
practiced by many African women. Many African women from different African
tribes use scarification to enhance their beauty. They will make designs on
their skin using scars, much as a tattoo artist uses ink. Many indigenous
rights organizations are supporting the right of African women to be treated
as equal within African society. However, this would effectively destroy the
traditional cultures of many African tribes which practice polygamy and
restrict the rights of African women with their tribe. In addition,
indigenous rights advocates are promoting the education of African women as
many girls and women are not given the opportunity of learn how to read and
write.
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