In pics: artistic ornamental body painting in Southern Regional State, Ethiopia

Karo villagers pass by their houses in a village near the Omo River in Southern Regional State, Ethiopia, Oct. 27, 2018. Karo people were famous for their artistic ornamental body painting. According to the local residents, male Karo villagers paint all of their bodies while the female only paint their faces with the natural materials grounded by stones nearby. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)