The Tsemay tribe is a small tribe that lives in the southwest region of the Omo Valley. They have ancestral and cultural associations with the Banna and Arbore peoples and perform many ritual dances while singing. The Konso people are their neighboring tribe. Tsemay people are agro-pastoralists, raising livestock and growing crops such as sorghum and maize. They believe that singing and dancing during ceremonies brings unity and protection to the tribe. The women wear traditional leather skirts decorated with beads and often carry large calabash containers. Men wear cotton wraps and sometimes carry wooden stools. Body decoration is done using natural pigments and beads, especially during special occasions. Traditional dance plays a major role in celebrations and rituals, and a man’s wealth is measured by the number of cattle he owns.