How to transport things on your head in Tanzania

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Carrying on the head is a common practice in many parts of the world, as an alternative to carrying a burden on the back, shoulders, and so on. People have carried burdens balanced on top of the head since ancient times, usually to do daily work. Tanzania is no exception, anything can be carried on the head, from a few coins to a bar of soap to a whole tree.

But why is it that we only see women carrying thingson their head?

Stamps

Butterflies of Tanzania stamp. The Dusky Friar is a common butterfly in many African countries.

Paphiopedilum Gilda or Lady’s-Slipper orchid (mind the beetle in the lower right corner).