Lip plating is a body modification common to many African tribes, especially women in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan. The lip plates or discs, as often called, are made out of clay or wood of about 5 cm ...

Ever wondered how Africa’s iconic lip plate tribe eats? Sonny Side travels deep into Ethiopia to visit the Mursi tribe, known for their striking lip plates and vibrant culture. He explores their ...

Journal of the International Phonetic Association, Vol. 31, No. 2 (2001), pp. 203-221 (19 pages) The custom of lip-plate insertion, as practiced by the Chai people, has an effect on the speech of ...