The Massai are one of the most famous African ethnic people known today. Living in southern Kenya and North central Tanzania these tall graceful people dress in many varieties of red and seem to refuse against all pressures to settle down to a village or agricultural life believing it a sin to cultivate land, as it is considered ruined for grazing after cultivation. They are nomadic and live by herding cattle and goats. Money is not important to them; they instead use cattle as a sign of wealth. Instead of villages the Maasai build temporary corrals where the women construct huts of clay, these are lived in for a little while and then abandoned. The Masai are a very communal people, and from a very young age children are divided into age groups to which they remain faithful to throughout their life. Men advance through different divisions in their age group hoping to achieve the status of a warrior. Traditionally, the only way to achieve this status is to single handily kill a lion with a spear. Known for their elaborate beadwork, the Maasai seem to be obsessed with red; they rub red dye all over their bodies and also cover themselves in elaborate red beadwork. Another art form of the Maasai is hair braiding. Most Masai will spend days doing elaborate hair designs. Men will sometimes grow their hair into huge braids similar to the women.
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This wonderful African Maasai warrior statue is taking a break from the hunt. He is intricately carved with many detailed features. In one hand is a spear which is removable, while the other hand holds a sheath made from genuine cowhide. The African Masai village warrior is also draped in a cowhide cape as well as a red cloth undershirt. A beautiful and bold statue.
These wonderful African Maasai wood carvings are taking a break from the hunt. The Maasai warriors are intricately carved with many detailed features. In one hand is a spear which is removable, while the other hand holds a sheath made from genuine cowhide. They are also draped in a cowhide cape as well as a red cloth undershirt. These African wood carvings would also look great with the other Masai products located throughout this store.
The statues measures approx. 8 inches in height.
Hand-carved in Kenya, Africa.
PRICE: $44.99 $38.24
African Red Beaded Cowrie Shell Handbag
This beautiful small beaded handbag is handcrafted with cowrie shells and small red beads. This bag measures 7.5" X 6.5". It has a velcro closure and an inside zipper pocket. The bag has the traditional Maasai colors of red, white and black and the colors really create a nice contrast.
PRICE: $24.99 $21.24
African Red Beaded Cowrie Shell Handbag
This beautiful small beaded handbag is handcrafted with cowrie shells and small red beads. This bag measures 7" X 6.5". It has a velcro closure and an inside zipper pocket. The bag has the traditional Maasai colors of red, white and black and the colors really create a nice contrast.
PRICE: $24.99 $21.24
African Red Beaded Cowrie Shell Handbag (Med.)
This beautiful medium sized beaded handbag is handcrafted with cowrie shells and small red beads. This bag measures 8.5" X 8". It has a velcro closure and an inside zipper pocket. The bag has the traditional Maasai colors of red, white and black and the colors really create a nice contrast.
PRICE: $29.99 $25.49
African Red Beaded Cowrie Shell Handbag (Med.)
This beautiful medium sized beaded handbag is handcrafted with cowrie shells and small red beads. This bag measures 9.5" X 8.5". It has a velcro closure and an inside zipper pocket. The bag has the traditional Maasai colors of red, white and black and the colors really create a nice contrast.
PRICE: $29.99 $25.49
Authentic African Masai Shield
This authentic African Maasai shield is handcrafted with symbolic colors and a true spirit of the African people. Bring home the spirit of the Maasai with this dramatic and vibrant African shield. The shield is handcrafted with symbolic colors and genuine leather cowhide. The red color signifies the struggle for independence. Black and brown symbolizes the African people, and white stands for peace and unity. The authentic African Masai shield is large and measures 30" tall by 18" wide.
PRICE: $74.99 $63.74
This half-body Massai ebony carving is a beautiful piece of art. Crafted out of rare ebony wood, this statue will bring the spirit of the Masai into your home. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
Experience the culture of the renowned Massai people with these hand-crafted ebony Masai busts. These statues come in a set of 2.8.5" tall. Made in Tanzania.
This breathtaking piece of art shows the Massai village person on one side with the bark from the actual ebony tree on the opposite side. You really get to see the artwork at its source. You also get to see how ebony wood becomes darker as the wood reaches the center of the tree and remains lighter on the outside. This carving depicts a Massai warrior in all their traditional garb; including the fancy neckpieces and headbands that are so symbolic to the Massai people. The statue is made from authentic ebony; which is the rarest wood found today, highly valued for its sheen and density. 8.75" tall. Made in Tanzania.
Experience the culture of the renowned Massai warriors with this hand-crafted warrior head. All the Massai warrior adornments including the neckpiece and headband are artfully engraved into the highly-valued ebony wood. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
