The Dassanech number about 13,000 and live throughout the delta area of the Omo River in various
sized villages, spread over numerous islands. Although they consider themselves pastoralists, they also practice flood retreat cultivation on the vast expanses of the delta. Over the years, during
periods of drought, the Dassanech hosted members of different tribes seeking relief from hunger. Thus their cultural practices aremore related those of the Kenyan Samburu and Rendille tribes with whom they share the custom of male and female circumcision.

vivula		24-Jul-2010 03:32
I love the whole album.... beautiful country ... beautiful people... how do we share some of these picture on our facebook page??

Guest		27-Apr-2008 07:37
Very powerful images !

Evaristo Buendia Carrera		17-Mar-2007 02:30
Did you gift your strap..? They look so happy. What a beautiful young-women. Amazing group of human beings, living happy, funny and lovely. Voted.

Anna Pagnacco		23-May-2006 19:52
Fantastic, a pleasure to view !!!( V ) Ciao, Anna

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