Hamer Bull Jumping Ceremony
The Hamer people in Omo valley have a long tradition for performing certain rituals including whipping of the women and the men jumping over bulls to prove their manhood.
A traditionally painted man at the bull jumping ceremony by the Hamer tribe in Omo valley. Photo © Mikkel Grabowski 2012
Women waiting to dance at the hamer bull jump ritual – photo © Mikkel Grabowski
As part of the hamer people’s bull jump ritual the men performs certain rituals to initiate the proces of transformation for the chosen man – Photo © Mikkel Grabowski
An almost naked man jumping over bulls as part of the bull jumping ceremony by the Hamer tribe in Omo valley. Photo © Mikkel Grabowski 2012
Apparantly the women of the Hamer tribe approve of the whipping as it is a way for them to show their stamina and love and devotion towards their husband. In order to prepare themselves for the whipping, Hamer women cheer, sing and dance for hours.
In order to prepare themselves for the whipping Hamer women cheer, sing and dance and probably gets into almost trance-like state of mind. Photo © Mikkel Grabowski
Woman from the Hamer tribe in Omo valley dancing to get into trance during a traditional bulljumping ceremony
The Hamer people in Omo valley have a long tradition for performing certain rituals including whipping of the women and the men jumping over bulls. Photo © Mikkel Grabowski 2012
Apparantly the women approve of the whipping as it is a way for them to show stamina and strong love and devotion to their husband.
A Hamer woman with leaves on her head at the bull jumping ceremony. Photo © Mikkel Grabowski 2012
