{"product_id":"kuni-ori-collectors-edition","title":"Kuni Ori Collector's Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKuni Ori – Collector's Edition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography by Henk Bothof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Kuni Ori\" – Where Do You Come From?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Photographic Tribute to Suri Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than twenty years, Dutch photographer \u003cstrong\u003eHenk Bothof\u003c\/strong\u003e has traveled to southern Ethiopia to document the lives of the Suri people. What began as fascination evolved into a profound relationship built on trust and mutual respect. Over time, Bothof became an insider, gaining access to aspects of Suri life that remain hidden from most outsiders, including ceremonies and rituals rarely witnessed by the outside world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eKuni Ori\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bothof presents an extraordinary visual record of this remarkable culture. From iconic lip plates, intricate body painting, scarification, and ceremonial stick fighting to the drinking of cattle blood and sacred rituals such as naming ceremonies and the elusive Gerari ceremony, every photograph reflects intimacy, authenticity, and deep cultural understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80 striking photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e featured in this monumental coffee table book are far more than documentary images. They are a visual celebration of beauty, identity, heritage, and tradition. Simultaneously raw and elegant, restrained and expressive, these timeless photographs capture a way of life facing increasing pressure from modernization, government intervention, and tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet above all, the images reveal the resilience, dignity, and pride of the Suri people, who continue to preserve their centuries-old traditions despite a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Suri elder and friend Barkede explains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am happy and proud that Henk shows the beauty of Suri culture in this book. It means a great deal to us.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Edition – Limited to Only 75 Copies Worldwide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eKuni Ori\u003c\/em\u003e is strictly limited to just \u003cstrong\u003e75 copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a true collector's piece for photography enthusiasts, cultural institutions, museums, and art collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach edition is presented in a luxurious linen presentation box and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monumental hardcover book featuring Swiss binding and colored page edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree exclusive photographic prints, individually numbered and hand-signed by Henk Bothof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original hand-fired ceramic lip plate, inspired by those traditionally worn by Suri women\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional edition is far more than a book. It is a museum-worthy art object and a tangible record of a culture in transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author – Henk Bothof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenk Bothof\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed Dutch photographer renowned for his long-term documentary projects exploring humanity, culture, and identity. His work is distinguished by intimacy, respect, and an exceptional eye for form, color, and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy patiently building trust within communities over many years, Bothof creates photographs that are rare, honest, and deeply personal. 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