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    Although too young to take part in the festivities and whipping, young girls tie up their tops mimicking their elder sisters and mothers. by: kym Views[499] Showing the scars of their whipping are relatives of the boy. The scars are to show their devotion to the boy about to be a man. They know that as a man he will be there to help whenever they are in trouble as they have taken pain for him. by: kym Views[212] The Maza, men who have already come of age, wait in the shade holding switch sticks. Women of the tribe will approach and goad the Maza into whipping them. by: kym Views[261] The mother of the boy takes a moment of quiet between the celebrations. by: kym Views[144] A Hamer boy, about to come of age, takes advice from his older cousin. by: kym Views[212]
     

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    Throughout my travels I have constantly been struck by the kindness of strangers and the welcomes I have been shown were at times overwhelming. I have been fortunate enough to meet a number of interesting characters. The time spent drinking tea, chatting, ... Read more >
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