#wodaabe

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Woodabe young women & their tattoos.

Niger, West Africa

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Men in makeup for Guérewol, the annual ritual courtship competition among the Wodaabe people of Niger.

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Wodaabe women, Chad, by Jimmy Nelson

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The Wodaabe are traditionally nomadic cattle-herders and traders in the Sahel, with migrations stretching from southern Niger, through northern Nigeria, northeastern Cameroon, southwestern Chad, western region of the Central African Republic and the northeastern of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The number of Wodaabe was estimated in 2001 to be 100,000. They are known for their elaborate attire and rich cultural ceremonies.

2. Wodaabe woman during the Gerewol festivities, Niger by Timothy Allen 3. Wodaabe woman, Niger by Steve McCurry 4.  Wodaabe woman, Niger 6. Wodaabe man, Central African Republic 7. Wodaabe woman, Niger