The World's 7 Most Interesting Tribal Practices

Suri Tribe's Body Painting (Ethiopia)

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Huli Wigmen's Wig Festival (Papua New Guinea)

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Apatani Nose Plugs (India)

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Maasai Jumping Dance (Kenya and Tanzania)

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Yanomami Shamanic Rituals (Brazil and Venezuela)

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Hamar Bull Jumping (Ethiopia)

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Toraja Funeral Rites (Indonesia)

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