Wodaabe at Cure Salee, In-Gall, Niger
As part of the pageant, Wodaabe men paint their faces, usually red or yellow with white and black accents, which serve to highlight symmetry in the facial features, something that Wodaabe women value quite highly. Wodaabe men don traditional ceremonial costumes, which, depending on the tribe, can consist of beautiful, colorful fabrics, beaded and feathered headdresses, and leather wraps or skirts.
Wodaabe at Cure Salee, In-Gall, Niger
As part of the pageant, Wodaabe men paint their faces, usually red or yellow with white and black accents, which serve to highlight symmetry in the facial features, something that Wodaabe women value quite highly. Wodaabe men don traditional ceremonial costumes, which, depending on the tribe, can consist of beautiful, colorful fabrics, beaded and feathered headdresses, and leather wraps or skirts.