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3 Masai Warriors

Masai men are first and foremost warriors. They protect their tribe, their cattle and their grazing lands.

Masai society is strongly patriarchal in nature, with elder men, sometimes joined by retired elders, deciding most major matters for each Masai group.

 

These Masai tribes people live in the wilderness of Kenya and still uphold most of their traditional values and customs. The colour red is worn to represent power, and accessories and body ornaments are be worn to reflect their identity and status in society.

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