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Im Tal des Omo: The Beauty of the Omo Valley

Im Tal des Omo: The Beauty of the Omo Valley

Hardcover with Dust Jacket Hardcover German, English 232 pages 25 × 34 cm 2150g

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Im Tal des Omo: The Beauty of the Omo Valley is a monumental photographic study by Danish photographer Ken Hermann, documenting the diverse and resilient cultures of Ethiopia’s Omo River Valley. Through approximately 140 high-definition color portraits, Hermann captures the extraordinary aesthetic traditions of tribes such as the Mursi, Surma, and Hamar, particularly their expressive body painting and symbolic scarification. The book is designed as a visual homage to a way of life that remains deeply connected to nature but is increasingly threatened by modern industrial projects and environmental changes. Featuring introductory text by Suzette Frovin, the volume provides both a celebratory and sobering look at one of the world’s most unique cultural landscapes.

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