Mursi Maki #11 - Ethiopia

Mursi Maki #11

Ethiophia - Honor the TribeS

Leather: Beige
Dimension
: Small 91 x 152 cm 3 x 5''

Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of the Mursi Tribe with this exclusive rug / wallhanging crafted by Olitula. This small piece, meticulously fashioned from beige leather, captures the bold spirit of Mursi's cultural heritage. The intricate designs burned into the leather with steel and wood poles echo the tribe's distinctive scarification rituals.


Each detail of this piece serves as a testament to the tribe's resilience and strength, transforming your space into a testament to Ethiopia's rich cultural tapestry.

Request Mursi Maki #11

Mursi Maki #11

THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.

Mursi Maki #11

THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.

Mursi Maki #11

THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.

Mursi Maki #11

THE PROCESS, THE PEOPLE.

About the Tribe

The Mursi are a Nilotic ethnic group in Ethiopia's South Omo Zone. They are known for their unique cultural practices. For example, Mursi men engage in light scarification after killing an adversary, while Mursi women undergo lip piercing to wear a lip plate, which increases their bride price. Both men and women paint their faces and bodies with white chalk before dances and rituals.


Stick battles are a tradition among young men, and the winner is chosen by girls who are looking for a potential male. Men must also pass a test before getting married, where they fight with sticks and scarification marks denote an opponent they have killed​

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Mursi Maki #11

Ethiophia - Honor the TribeS

Leather: Beige

Dimension: Small 91 x 152 cm 3 x 5''

Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of the Mursi Tribe with this exclusive rug/wallhanging crafted by Olitula. This small rug, meticulously fashioned from beige leather, captures the bold spirit of Mursi's cultural heritage. The intricate designs burned into the leather with steel and wood poles echo the tribe's distinctive scarification rituals.


Each detail of this piece serves as a testament to the tribe's resilience and strength, transforming your space into a testament to Ethiopia's rich cultural tapestry.

Request Mursi Maki #11

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