Mursi

The Mursi tribe of southern Ethiopia is renowned for its unique lip plates, worn by women as a symbol of beauty and social status. This practice involves cutting the lower lip and inserting a clay disc, which is gradually enlarged over time. The size of the lip plate often signifies a woman's readiness for marriage.
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