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Holi Elder sent on January 28, 2025 (10:12) by Roberto Pazzi. 14 comments, 320 views.

at 36mm, 1/60 f/4.5, ISO 2500, hand held.

Portrait of a Holi elder (Benin) The Holi people, belong to a subgroup of the Yoruba ethnic community. They live in southeastern Benin and have a population of about 100,000. One of the most notable aspects of Holi culture is their body art, which includes tattoos and scarifications. Women traditionally decorated their bellies with tattoos, believed to offer protection during pregnancy. These body modifications also played an important role in their history. During the time of the slave trade, Europeans viewed individuals without scarifications as unmarked and desirable. Consequently, the Holi's distinct scarifications helped protect them from being captured. The Holi build their homes from bamboo, designing them with a characteristic square layout. Website: https://www.robertopazziphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo/

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Alessio Riboni

sent on January 28, 2025 (10:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful portrait congratulations, have a nice day

Bo Larkeed

sent on January 28, 2025 (10:31) | This comment has been translated

Fantastic!

Naturman

sent on January 28, 2025 (10:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful, you're an inspiration

Giuseppe Tognarini

sent on January 28, 2025 (11:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Another splendid portrait that tells the story of your travels. Congratulations

Roberto Pazzi

sent on January 28, 2025 (14:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Alessio! Greetings!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on January 28, 2025 (14:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Bo!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on January 28, 2025 (14:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Naturman!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on January 28, 2025 (14:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Giuseppe!

DDaniele

sent on January 29, 2025 (9:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Always author's photos yours, congratulations!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on January 29, 2025 (9:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Daniele!

Nino Pallino

sent on January 29, 2025 (18:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Oh my goodness, what a portrait! Pure art

Roberto Pazzi

sent on January 29, 2025 (23:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Nino!

Naturman

sent on February 02, 2025 (18:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It's impressive in BW, I'd think about it

Roberto Pazzi

sent on February 03, 2025 (10:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Naturman!

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