Epicanthic folds in Somalis

[balanbalis]

This crease/fold on the inner eye (not to be mistaken with mono lids)

I have it and so do some of my siblings and my dad

 

[balanbalis]

The type I have is the Epicanthus Tarsalis, but to a slightly lesser extent as you can see most of my eyelid

The fold as a generic trait is typically seen in colder regions to protect the eyes e.g. north east asians

It also appears in Khoisan who experience a lot of direct sun

My assumptions for its appearance in a full-blood Somali is due to
1) my nomadic heritage (2.5 generations back) aka to protect from sun and sand
2) Nilotic heritage since it’s allegedly also common for them
3) A hypothesis for the fold is that it disappears as a child develops a nose bridge, while I have a medium protruding nose, but it’s small on my face which might explain why it’s still there?? A very doubtful idea though

It has been noted in Cushtic people before, but I haven’t really seen this being discussed as a topic

 

[wonyluvr]

I look Filipino

 

[balanbalis]

I look Filipino

Looks like I found a pic of you then

 

[balanbalis]

I look Filipino

 

[wonyluvr]

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howd you find this

 

[wonyluvr]

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Looks like I found a pic of you then

 

[balanbalis]

howd you find this

Screenshot on Elon's site

 

[Espaa_]

I got the second one on the right starting with a P

 

[balanbalis]

I got the second one on the right starting with a P

My sister has that one too!

 

[NidarNidar]

This crease/fold on the inner eye (not to be mistaken with mono lids)

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I have it and so do some of my siblings and my dad

I have it, my grandmother has a very asian look, but it seems to be common in Somalis, the epicanthic fold that is.

Benefits:

Offers slight shielding from intense sunlight, which could be helpful in bright, snowy, or sandy areas.

Offers a modest barrier against particles and small debris in windy or dusty environments.

The fold may assist in retaining moisture around the eyes, which is helpful in dry or cold climates.

 

[ditto]

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This is exactly the features my aunts husband has and he’s mj

 

[novanova]

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lowkey mj, isaaq and some ogaden have this!!! very beautiful though

 

[NidarNidar]

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It always comes with dark eyelids aswell.

 

[balanbalis]

It always comes with dark eyelids aswell.

Hey, not too much on my natural eyeshadow now

 

[Keep it a boqol]

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[bobby_hill-Punt]

I've seen this 3 Somali people in my community with these type of eyes, but I never thought much of it. I've been told I've got hunter eyes. Its a problem at time youll glance at some for a 1 second and they get scared off