Honorable Mention TOKYO-2017 People / Culture

Scarification2

  • Photographer
    Jan Grodza

I took this picture in Benin. I had unique opportunity to witness traditional scarification ceremony held by Betamaribe tribe. Children at about age two years must endure this painfull and scary - looking event, but for Betammaribe tribe it is part of their culture and herritage.

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