Women wearing Lip-rings

Two women from Manganja tribe wearing lip-rings (pelele). When girls are very young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose, and a small pin inserted to prevent the orifice from closing. When the wound is healed, the small pin is withdrawn, and a larger one introduced, and the plan is carried on for years, until at last the full-sized pelele can be worn

Africas Deformation Disc Lips Malawi Pelele Pierced Piercing Plugs Pointed Southeast Stretched Zambia

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