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Tuesday, October 16, 2012



Niger. Sahel. Azaouak valley. Wodaabe (Bororo/Fulani) nomad painted up for a yakey dance, which is a male beauty contest as well. He blackened his lips to enhance the whiteness of his teeth and lightened his face with an ochre powder.

Learn Photography joining Victor on a trip

Niger. Vallée de l’Azaouak. Nomade Wodaabe (Bororo/Peul) peint pour participer à un yakey, une danse qui est à la fois un concours de beauté masculine. Il a noirci ses lèvres pour mettre en valeur la blancheur de ses dents et éclairé son visage avec une poudre ocre.