Arsi Oromo Woman

Arsi Oromo woman dressed in her traditional Arsi clothes which is dominantly brown and has a gown decorated in beads known as Callee. The Callee beads are different in sizes and the majority are the colors black, red and white which represent the Gadaa flag. The woman is also holding a traditional decorated stick known as Siinqee which women carry to symbolize the power of the peace that they carry. Haadha Siiqqees are often warriors of peace in the Oromo society.