Explore remote, magical, mesmerizing, old tribes in Ethiopia In the Omo River region of Southwestern Ethiopia there are more than 50 tribe...

Explore remote, magical, mesmerizing, old tribes in Ethiopia

In the Omo River region of Southwestern Ethiopia there are more than 50 tribes, the most prominent being the Mursi, Suri, Karo and Harem. (Photo: Peoplesdaily.cn/Michele Zousmer)

"Magical Turmi" (Photo: Peoplesdaily.cn/Michele Zousmer)

A Hamar girl dressed for the Ukuli Bula ('Jumping of The Bull') ceremony, in which the young men jump over running bulls to symbolize their passing to adulthood. (Photo: Peoplesdaily.cn/Michele Zousmer)

A Mursi woman with her lower lip pierced so she can wear a plate. The larger the plate, the higher her value as a bride when it comes time to look for a groom. (Photo: Peoplesdaily.cn/Michele Zousmer)

Two Mursi girls. When a girl reaches 15 years of age, her lower lip is pierced to wear traditional plates.(Photo: Peoplesdaily.cn/Michele Zousmer)

BEIJING, Feb. 17(Xinhuanet) -- In the remote world of Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia, bizarre style and absolutely different custom prevail in these old and isolated tribes.

American photographer Michele Zousmer documented their garments, accessories, hairstyle and culture.

"I found these people beautiful, mesmerizing, magical, strong, rich in culture with similar values to ours – love of family, love of land, love of traditions," said Zousmer.

(Agencies)