Here you can see one of the drums. I don't know if the marks on the woman's face are permanent tatoos or just for the occasion of the wedding. I love the joyful look on her face.
they are permanent tatoos. many women in eritrea will tatoo crosses on their forehead as a sign of christianity. this tradition dates back from the 15-16th century when holy wars beteween arab muslims and eritrean/tigrean christians were happening. women were asked by the king to tattoo their forehead with a cross in order to differentiate themselves from their muslim neighbors.
