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Sahel Sisters sent on 09 Maggio 2026 (10:20) by Roberto Pazzi. 14 comments, 214 views.

at 57mm, 1/160 f/4.0, ISO 320, hand held.

An intimate portrait of a Japto - Wodaabe girl while her companions style her hair with traditional braids (Chad). HUMANKIND, my premium, limited-edition, museum-quality standard book featuring over 200 large-format photos. Available on my website: https://robertopazziphoto.com. The Wodaabe, are a nomadic subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group, primarily found in Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad. Among the Wodaabe people, scarification is a common form of body modification and it is an integral part of their identity and traditions. The scarification process involves creating raised keloid scars in intricate patterns on the skin. Once a specific design or pattern (e.g. geometric shapes, lines, dots, or more elaborate motifs, etc...) has been selected, the area of the skin to be scarified is cleaned and prepared. Scarification is then practiced using a sharp object, such as a knife or razor, to make controlled incisions in the skin. Various substances such as natural plant juices, tree sap, or ash may be applied to the wounds to encourage the formation of keloid scars. Over time, the cuts heal, and the body's natural response leads to the formation of raised scars. Wodaabe scarification serves several purposes such as beauty and aesthetics, cultural Identity, rite of passage, social status, dance and courtship rituals, particularly during events like the Gerewol festival. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo/

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27 persons like it: Alberto Tirri, Ardos, Bo Larkeed, Bruno_pratico, Buttura Roberto, Claudio Ricci, Claudio Sciarra, Coradocon, DDaniele, Erci, Errekappa, Guelfo, Jonathan68, Loribert, Mario_61, Maurizio Barina, Monitor, Nonnachecca, Pada, Paogar, Papy 55, Pinitti, Radulse, Simoneperi1967, Sirio 56, Stefania Saffioti, Vasile Gori

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Vasile Gori

sent on 09 Maggio 2026 (10:27) | This comment has been translated

Very nice!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 09 Maggio 2026 (10:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Vasile!

Buttura Roberto

sent on 09 Maggio 2026 (10:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It is not very beautiful, it is unique, few views so 'fascinating :-)

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 09 Maggio 2026 (11:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Roberto!

Claudio Ricci

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (0:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Remarkable, gritty and colorful!

DDaniele

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (7:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot Roberto, greetings and congratulations!

Paogar

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (8:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Roberto,
Beautiful and colorful portrait.
Greetings and happy Sunday,
Paul

Jonathan68

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (9:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a proud look.
Very nice photo.

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (10:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Claudio!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Daniele! Greetings!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Paolo! Greetings!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (10:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Jonathan68!

Coradocon

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (10:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful
Have a good Sunday Corrado

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 10 Maggio 2026 (11:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Corrado! Greetings!

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