Turkana elders wear decorative ivory lip ornaments, secured in position by a spigot which is inserted in a hole pierced below the man's lower lip after initiation. This singular form of decoration was once widespread but is rarely seen today. Likewise, the traditional clay hairdo is gradually dying out. Stock Photo 4272-16299 : Superstock

Stock Photo: Turkana elders wear decorative ivory lip ornaments, secured in position by a spigot which is inserted in a hole pierced below the man's lower lip after initiation. This singular form of decoration was once widespread but is rarely seen today. Likewise, the traditional clay hairdo is gradually dying out.

Stock Photo: 4272-16299 Turkana elders wear decorative ivory lip ornaments, secured in position by a spigot which is inserted in a hole pierced below the man's lower lip after initiation. This singular form of decoration was once widespread but is rarely seen today. Likewise, the traditional clay hairdo is gradually dying out.

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