Charging Maasai Warriors

Carol Beckwith1995

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

During the Eunoto ceremony, warriors charge about the ceremonial circle, or manyatta, blowing long horns and carrying buffalo-hide shields. To carry such a shield, a warrior must have either killed a buffalo for the hide, an extremely dangerous feat, or received it as a gift from an older brother.

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Title: Charging Maasai Warriors
Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
Date: 1995
Location: Kenya
Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

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Charging Maasai Warriors

Carol Beckwith1995

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

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