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A portrait of a traditional midwife. BURKINA FASO.
Facial scaring is very common in Burkina Faso. A person’s life history can literally be engraved into their face. The elderly lady was the village midwife. The expression in her eyes reflects the demands required by her chosen profession.
- Copyright
- Glen Christian
- Image Size
- 4593x3010 / 23.3MB
- Keywords
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glen christian, glenchristian, third world, africa, west africa, burkina faso, travel, people, ethnic, culture, cultural, traditional, tribal, rural, portrait, female portrait, african portrait, african woman, african women, woman, women, smiling, eyes, facial expression, midwife, scaring, facial scaring, facial markings, tribal markings
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- Africa
