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Bookmark or Share- Maasai People, KenyaMaasai economy with outsiders. The Maasai economy is increasingly dependent on the market economy. Livestock products are sold to other groups in Kenya for the purchase of beads, clothing and grains. Cows and goats are also sold for uniform and school fees for children. It is now common to see young Maasai men and women in major towns and ...
- Maasai people - WikipediaThe Maasai (/ ˈ m ɑː s aɪ, m ɑː ˈ s aɪ /; [3] [4] Swahili: Wamasai) are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, near the African Great Lakes region. [5] Their native language is the Maasai language, [5] a Nilotic language related to Dinka, Kalenjin and Nuer.
- Maasai | History, Language, Location, & Facts | BritannicaMaasai, nomadic pastoralists of East Africa.Maasai is essentially a linguistic term, referring to speakers of this Eastern Sudanic language (usually called Maa) of the Nilo-Saharan language family. These include the pastoral Maasai who range along the Great Rift Valley of Kenya and Tanzania, the Samburu of Kenya, and the semipastoral Arusha and Baraguyu (or Kwafi) of Tanzania.
- Maasai Culture - Tribe Facts, Religion, Language, Location, TraditionsThe Maasai diet is closely tied to their livestock, primarily consisting of milk, meat, and blood, which are considered both nourishing and sacred. This diet is supplemented by natural herbs and plants, showcasing a deep understanding of the local flora and its nutritional and medicinal values. Typical Components of the Maasai Diet:
- The Maasai Culture and Traditions - Maasai Wilderness ConservationMaasai (not Masai) is the correct spelling of this noble tribe: it means people speaking maa. Masai was the incorrect spelling of the British settlers and has remained in current use. The Maasai have always been special. Their bright red robes set them apart visually. Spear in hand, they are calm and courageous regardless of the danger.
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