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Jacob Kirop Mendi displays some of the 'kill mark' tattoos on his body. The marks are cut on the arms, back and stomach of a warrior after a war. Those given the marks are those that have killed their enemies. The higher the number of the marks, the higher the number of enemies killed. Those with most marks were held in high esteem in the community and allowed to marry the most beautiful women in the community. 30-03-2016. PHOTOS BY: KEVIN TUNOI
The traditional Kalejin community had a unique way of honoring its war heroes — through body marks referred to as Golek.
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