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A Hamar woman is left with bloody wheals
A Hamar woman is left with bloody wheals, which were inflicted during a Hamar Jumping of the Bull ceremony when female friends and relatives of an initiate are willing whipped with pliable sticks to show their solidarity and love for him. T
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© Nigel Pavitt
African Ceremony Ethiopia Female Hamar Hamar Mountains Hamer Hammar Indigenous Love Metal Bracelets Pastoral Community Red Ochre Rite Of Passage Skin Clothes Southwest Ethiopia Traditional African Society Traditional Attire Woman Women Leather Skirt Pain Solidarity Whipping Whips
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Hamar people with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an evocative image by NP from Discover Images by AWL, this puzzle presents a poignant moment from the Hamar Jumping of the Bull ceremony. As female friends show their support and solidarity, a Hamar woman is left with bloody wheals, symbolizing the strength and resilience of this remarkable community. Engage in this immersive puzzle-solving adventure and bring this intriguing piece of the world into your home.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this powerful print captured by NP from Discover Images by AWL, we are confronted with the raw and intense emotions of a Hamar woman in Southwest Ethiopia. The image portrays a significant moment during the Hamar Jumping of the Bull ceremony, where female friends and relatives willingly subject themselves to whipping with pliable sticks as an act of solidarity and love for an initiate. The woman's face reveals both pain and determination as she bears bloody wheals inflicted upon her skin. Her traditional African attire consisting of a metal belt, leather skirt, red ochre-dyed skin clothes, and metal bracelets further emphasize her cultural identity within the Hamar community. This photograph offers us a glimpse into the resilience and strength exhibited by women in traditional African society. It highlights their willingness to endure physical pain for the sake of preserving age-old customs and supporting their loved ones through important rites of passage. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Hamar mountains, this image serves as a reminder that traditions rooted in history continue to shape contemporary societies. It prompts us to reflect on our own understanding of sacrifice, solidarity, and love within different cultures around the world. NP's skillful capture allows us to witness this poignant moment frozen in time—a testament to both human endurance and cultural heritage that should be cherished and respected.
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