First few photos. More to come!
The Maasai live in the semi-arid Rift Valley region of Kenya and
Tanzania. They own large herds of cattle, sheep and goats which they
follow around seasonally in search of new grazing grounds and water
sources. They do not cultivate the land and depend on a cash
economy. They live off the
blood, milk and meat that their cattle provides them. Cattle represents food and
power; the more cattle a Maasai has, the richer he is and therefore the
more power and influence he will have within his tribe.
Killing a lion in Masaai culture is a test of manhood - see photo (6th down) of a 16 year old schoolboy who killed a lion when he was just 15. He is wearing his hat made of that very lion. The 2nd last photo shows scars from that battle.
