Interesting facts about the appearance of small nations of the world (10 photos)

We invite you to get acquainted with various interesting facts about small peoples And we will focus on the features of their appearance. Perhaps, everyone has seen tribal residents who insert themselves into rather... creepy decorations. For example, whole plates on the lips! Or why do they do it to themselves? hairstyles made of clay? All this has its own reasons and specific goals. Let's find out them in our educational selection.



Traffic jams in the nose





The Apatani people live in Northeast India. Plugs in these noses women - a measure of protection from attacks from the male population of neighboring tribes, i.e. intentional disfigurement.

Outfit and headdress



The nomadic Drokpa people live on the border of India and Pakistan. They distinguished by their tall stature, wide eye shape and their culture outfit They wear lush animal skins and headdresses that show the degree of their well-being: the more decorations, and the more they the richer, the more privileged the position of a man or woman in the community. Physalis is also used in the outfit as protection from demons.

Plates in the lips



The Mursi are an ethnic group of Ethiopia near South Sudan. Plates in women's lips are an accessory, the meaning of which is not exactly clear researchers. But there are three versions: protection from colonialists, an indicator of social status and an indicator of the ransom that was paid for this woman husband

Colored decorations



One of the tribes of the town of Goroko (Papua New Guinea) on holiday days he decorates himself with all kinds of colored materials. Among them there is very feathers of birds of paradise and parrots are valued, and the most valuable decoration considered a necklace made of shells. You can see how elegant and thoughtful their hats. They can afford such a chic holiday outfit only the healthiest and richest in the tribe.

White makeup



The Karo tribe, unlike some other tribes and peoples, body decorations are more humane than others. They apply special designs every day white chalk and colored ocher, which depend on the person's intentions and mood: it can be an imitation of the color of an animal, palm prints and much more.

Frightening masks



The white color of Asaro Mudman (Mud People of Asaro) means death. The fact is that there are a lot of warring parties on the territory of Papua New Guinea tribes These guys have found a way to scare their opponent to death.

Tattoos and massive earrings



Women of the Chin tribe (on the border of Myanmar) have since ancient times applied to themselves tattoos on the face (this practice has now been abolished by law) to protect against abductions. Among his tribe, such a design is considered beautiful, and also has a sacred meaning - the help of otherworldly forces, especially when childbirth Stretched earlobes can beautify a woman's appearance.

Skulls and skins



Behind the funny name of this Indian tribe (Chichimeca) there is a warrior spirit and history hidden. Their attributes are a minimum of clothing, but a lot of feathers, animal skulls and skins.

Clay hairstyle



Both women and men of the Himba tribe cover their bodies and hair a mixture of ocher, fat, ash and clay to protect from the sun. But their hairstyles also serve as an indicator of status. Girls braid their hair like this only after ripening, and married women are supposed to weave decorations into them, in including animal skin.

Facial expressions



Ka-mate is an expressive dance that is designed to show to the enemy, how he will look if defeated. The dance is accompanied not only with bright facial expressions, but also with stomping and loud sounds. Spectacle impressive!