Samburu moran. Kenya
The Samburu is closely related to the Masai.
Like the Maasai, they live in the central Rift Valley area of Kenya,
where the climate is semi-arid.
They are seminomadic and belong to the Maa (Nilotic) speaking group of
people. They do very little farming. Their livelihood depends upon the
cattle, sheep and goats they raise. They use their milk more than
meat. They often drink milk mixed with cow's blood. So, like their
neighbours, they have to search for water and grazing land which leads
them out from their homes during dry seasons. The Samburu live in huts
made of branches, mud and cow dung. There is usually one big room that
is very low in height. Around it, there is a fence made of thorn
bushes, in which the cattle is kept at night. Most Samburu still wear
traditional dress. Like the Maasai, women wear colorful beaded
necklaces similar to the ones the Rendile women wear. The number of
necklaces is a sign of wealth, often given as dowry. They wear bright
clothes, usually red and pink. To protect their eyes from the sun,
Samburu warriors (like the Rendile) often paste their hair with ochre
which creates a visor.
Samburu are very spiritual people, believing and praying daily to the
God they call Ngai. Age determines men's social status: each man has
to go through various stages before becoming a powerful elder.
Circumcision marks the boy’s transition to a young warrior, while
girls excision is performed on the day of marriage (usually at 16
years old).
© Eric Lafforgue
www.ericlafforgue.com
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Maciej Dakowicz 48 months ago | reply
great portrait
cookiesound 48 months ago | reply
wonderful capture!
SmilingOrange ツ [deleted] 48 months ago | reply
Wondering, for what he needs a hat?
Merci, Eric, super image!
sgbaughn 48 months ago | reply
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o.diaries 48 months ago | reply
this tribal people seem to quite untouched by modern living - unbelievable
documents you do!
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Kyle Batson 48 months ago | reply
I love his posture, he seems to have some swagger.
nicolas crovadore 48 months ago | reply
love it!!
JuttaMK 48 months ago | reply
attitude....
Massimo De Dominicis 47 months ago | reply
Grazie! Ho visto la tua foto nel gruppo....Un'altra perla nera! / Another black pearl!
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