"Masaai People"

Medium: One of a Kind Hand Carved Ebony Wood - Made out of one piece of woodDimensions:Length: 8 inches, 20 centimetersLength: 3.5 inches, 9 centimeters Region: Kenya, East Africa Artist: NelsonApproximate Age: 34 years (1988) Availability: In Stock, Available to Ship Immediately Item Number: MS004 Collection: Masaai Condition: Excellent; Not previously owned; UndamagedMarkings: Artist’s SignatureProvenance Report: "Masaai People"Tear Sheet: Available Upon RequestSourcing: Fair Trade Certificate of Authenticity Provided The Maasai Tribe is an indigenous group of semi-nomadic people in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Due to their distinctive customs, dress, and residence near the many national game parks and reserves of East Africa, they are among the most well-known tribes—a near constant presence. The Masaai are strongly convicted in their belief that family is above all, and much of Masaai art depicts family members physically and emotionally supporting one another. Ebony WoodEbon