Omo Delta Collection

An elder of the Karo tribe rests with his head on his wooden head-rest which protects his elaborate clay hairdo. Every man carries a headrest which doubles as a stool

A Dassanech man with a shock of hair.; The Omo Delta of southwest Ethiopia is one of the least accessible and least developed parts of East Africa

The men hold hands forming a circle within which the women dance in the Karo village of Duss. A small Omotic tribe related to the Hamar

Men and women dance together in the Karo village of Duss. A small Omotic tribe related to the Hamar, the Karo live along the banks of the Omo River in southwestern Ethiopia

Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, Omo River. Sunset on the banks of the Omo River near a Dassanech village. Two dome-shaped granaries are just visible in the trees

Ethiopia: Lower Omo River Basin, Omo Delta, Dassenech village of Ilokelete, in low water season, a womans beaded necklaces

El Molo fishermen in their dugout canoe on the fringe of the Omo Delta. The El Molo are reputedly Kenyas smallest tribe, a group of nomadic fishermen who fish the Omo delta and Lake turkana

In the early morning, a Dassanech man puts on his serval cat skin cape and ostrich-feather headdress to participate in his Dimi ceremony, an important initiation ceremony

In the late afternoon, a group of Dassanech children hurry home along a bank of the Omo River in Southwest Ethiopia. A small grain store, raised off the ground in case of flooding

A Dassanech man ferries people in a large dug-out canoe across the crocodile-infested waters of the Omo River near its delta at the northern end of Lake Turkana

An old Dassanech man wearing a traditional lip ornament and earrings. The old practice of piercing the flesh below a mans lower lip for decorative purposes is fast dieing out.The Dassanech people

An unusual braided hairstyle of a Dassanech young man of the Omo River Delta.The Omo Delta of southwest Ethiopia is one of the least accessible and least developed parts of East Africa

A Kwego woman grinds sorghum flour at the entrance to her hut. The Kwego are a Nilotic tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralists who live along the banks of the Omo River in south-western Ethiopia

A young Dassanech boy silhouetted against the evening sky at his settlement alongside the Omo River. Much the largest of the tribes in the Omo Valley numbering around 50, 000

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In the heart of Southwest Ethiopia lies the enchanting Omo Delta, a region teeming with vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Here, an elder of the Karo tribe finds solace as he rests his head on a weathered hand, reflecting upon a lifetime of wisdom and tradition. Across the delta, a Dassanech man stands tall with an unruly shock of hair that seems to mirror his untamed spirit. In their unity, men join hands forming a sacred circle within which stories are shared and bonds are strengthened. Amidst the rhythmic beats echoing through the air, men and women dance together in harmony within the lively Karo village of Duss. Their movements tell tales passed down through generations, connecting them to their ancestors' spirits. As dawn breaks over Ethiopia's Lower Omo River Basin, El Molo fishermen embark on their dugout canoes along its fringes. With skill honed by years at sea, they navigate these waters in search of sustenance for their community. The low water season reveals new dimensions to life in this land. In Ilokelete village nestled within Omo Delta's embrace, Dassanech herders guide their cattle across its gentle currents - an ancient ritual symbolizing resilience and survival against nature's whims. Scarification adorns one Dassanech man's body like intricate artwork etched into flesh; each mark tells a story unique to him alone, and is a testament to his courage and endurance amidst life's trials. As dusk paints hues of gold across the horizon, shadows lengthen over this captivating landscape. The late afternoon casts its spell upon all who witness it - reminding us that even fleeting moments hold immeasurable beauty if we pause long enough to appreciate them fully. On the banks of Omo River stands an enchanting sight - an attractive Dassanech girl gazes out onto her ancestral waters with eyes filled with dreams yet to be realized.