Wodaabe woman

Explore the captivating beauty of Wodaabe women and their unique cultural traditions. Discover stunning photographs and fascinating stories that showcase their timeless elegance.
Wodaabe woman at Guerewol in Chad - Stock Image - C034/3733 - Science Photo Library African History, Wodaabe Woman, Chad Africa, Mali Africa, African Tattoo, Science Photos, Africa Art, The Tribe, African People

A woman of the Wodaabe tribe, also called Mbororo, at the Gerewol (also spelt Guerewol) festival in rural Chad. At this annual gathering of nomadic pastoralists of the tribe, male suitors perform lengthy dancing and singing rituals to attract the attention of young women whom they impress with their stamina and physical attractiveness.

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Doyle Gearon
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The beauty standards and criteria aren't all that different from your typical beauty pageant, except in the nomadic Wodaabe tribe of Niger, it's the girls who get to judge the boys. That old cliché that only women are high maintenance? Well, meet the tribesmen who spend an incredible amount of ti

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Becky Brunton