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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Preparing for the Ultimate Wodaabe Male Beauty Contest



Niger. Sahel. Wodaabe (Bororo/Fulani) nomads preparing to perform in the Gerewol, a dance that is also a male beauty contest between clans. Blowing on friend's fresh facial paint to dry it.

Learn Photography joining Victor on a trip

Niger. Sahel. Nomades Wodaabe (Bororo/Peul) se préparant pour le Gerewol, une dance qui est a la fois un concours de beauté masculine entre clans. Soufflant sur le visage de l’ami pour en sécher la peinture.