Lonely Child #73

Discovery Collection Piece #73 of 100 Portrait of a Karo child (Ethiopia). The Karo is a small tribe known for their body painting as a method of self-expression and a way of presenting the social hierarchical class in their tribe. They use natural material obtained from local environment. There are many different colours, designs and patterns to designate position, for ceremonies, to ward off illness, to attract the opposite gender. Published by: Civilization