A young girl from the Krobo tribal group get her hair shaven as she undergoes puberty rites - locally called dipo - in Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana. Formerly a required step in the rituals, the shaving of the hair can now be avoided for a fee of 50 cents paid by parents. Many parents choose to pay the fee to avoid criticism from schoolmates or fellow church-goers.
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