Ethiopia’s sun-baked Omo Valley, an area recognized by scientists as the cradle of humankind, is home to a rich variety of semi-nomadic tribes. Diverse in many respects but linked by their shared migration paths, these people lead a way of life that is both colorful and austere. Herdsmen keep cattle and livestock and consider them treasured possessions, as can be seen in this portrait. Even at a tender age, this Suri boy conveys the confidence, self-sustainability and independent spirit that the people of this region have cherished and preserved for centuries.