Members of the Hamar tribe in Ethiopia believe the elaborate scars demonstrate a woman’s capacity for love, and if they fall on hard times later in life it allows them to call on those who whipped them for help.

The brutal tradition is known as Ukuli Bula, and was captured by photographer Jeremy Hunter. Instead of fleeing, women beg men to whip them again during the ceremony, held in the Omo River Valley.

For men, male decoration is simpler with the exception of their facial painting which denote status and progression up the social ladder.

A key element of the ceremony is the whipping of young women who are family members or relatives of the boy undertaking the Rite-of-Passage. The women trumpet and sing, extolling the virtues of the Jumper, declaring their love for him and for their desire to be marked by the whip.

They coat their bodies with butter to lessen the effect of the whipping which is only carried out by Maza – those who have already undergone this Rite-of-Passage.

Some whipping appears to be tender, others more aggressive. But once whipped, the girls proudly show off their scars – as proof of their courage and integrity. Itís a kind of Insurance Policy.

The ceremony tends to unite the family and is a demonstration of the womenís capacity for love, and in later life – perhaps when they’ve become widowed – they will look to the boys who whipped them years before to request help.

The scars on her back are said to be proof of her sacrifice for the man, and it is therefore impossible for the man to refuse her needs in hard times or emergencies.

Hamar women of the Lower Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia willingly submit themselves to be whipped during the ceremony of Ukuli Bula . It indicates their courage and capacity for love, and is a form of insurance policy

This one pass flogging.

Na Horse Whipping be dis o. Chai

Kodak9:
Members of the Hamar tribe in Ethiopia believe the elaborate scars demonstrate a woman’s capacity for love, and if they fall on hard times later in life it allows them to call on those who whipped them for help.

The brutal tradition is known as Ukuli Bula, and was captured by photographer Jeremy Hunter. Instead of fleeing, women beg men to whip them again during the ceremony, held in the Omo River Valley.

For men, male decoration is simpler with the exception of their facial painting which denote status and progression up the social ladder.

A key element of the ceremony is the whipping of young women who are family members or relatives of the boy undertaking the Rite-of-Passage. The women trumpet and sing, extolling the virtues of the Jumper, declaring their love for him and for their desire to be marked by the whip.

They coat their bodies with butter to lessen the effect of the whipping which is only carried out by Maza – those who have already undergone this Rite-of-Passage.

Some whipping appears to be tender, others more aggressive. But once whipped, the girls proudly show off their scars – as proof of their courage and integrity. Itís a kind of Insurance Policy.

The ceremony tends to unite the family and is a demonstration of the womenís capacity for love, and in later life – perhaps when they’ve become widowed – they will look to the boys who whipped them years before to request help.

The scars on her back are said to be proof of her sacrifice for the man, and it is therefore impossible for the man to refuse her needs in hard times or emergencies.

Hamar women of the Lower Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia willingly submit themselves to be whipped during the ceremony of Ukuli Bula . It indicates their courage and capacity for love, and is a form of insurance policy

Africans and stupidity 5 and 6

ahiboilandgas:
Africans and stupidity 5 and 6

it is culture not stupidity
Mumu

This is serious

psalmskiddy:
This is serious

How is it serious

Kodak9:
it is culture not stupidity
Mumu

cultural practise can also reaffirms stupidity ! Killing of twin was a stupid cultural practise , floging in the name of showing commitment show how daft they are

ahiboilandgas:
cultural practise can also reaffirms stupidity ! Killing of twin was a stupid cultural practise , floging in the name of showing commitment show how daft they are

lol
American feminism nonsense na complete rubbish too

Nawa o

Africa still in the mud.

Rich culture.. should be applicable to all NL feminists and stubborn heads. With better koboko of course

As a Prophet I'll really love to flog sixfeetbelle to coma with my horsewhip to prove my love, cos I know that she can quarrel for Africa with her sharp mouth. So whenever her mouth starts running, instead of arguing with her, I'll flog the living hell out of her as proof that I love her, and I believe that it would keep her silent for some days.

This I have seen.

Very soon they will say africa has rich cultures

me likey

I guess it's safe to say BDSM originated from Africa

This is the highest level of barbarism ,what kind of stupid culture is this?

Africa men are just so ignorant,myopic and backward....... Jeez ,I can't believe this .

virginprincess:
This is the highest level of barbarism ,what kind of stupid culture is this?

Africa men are just so ignorant,myopic and backward....... Jeez ,I can't believe this .

Including your father

Feminism na beta culture abi.

Hmmm,I doubt this tho.
In this era of sensitiveness and internet.
Ethiopia is not that backward.
I'm sure this is no longer in vogue.

Na we be your best plug for everything Sexual enhancement tho

Ara agbala ndi Ethiopia

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Ignorant is bliss.