Mursi Tribe's Lip Plate: A Deep Cultural Insight - Twisted Magazine
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WebJul 27, 2022 · Usually worn by unmarried girls when they turn 15 or 16, their lip is cut by another female tribe member (sometimes their mother) and gradually stretched over time to accommodate a large plate made of clay or wood. A lip plate itself symbolizes and displays a number of traits: eligibility, fertility, perseverance, and great beauty in the wearer ...
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