The Maasai of Kenya have made their way into the 20th century with their ancient customs and the structure of their society preserved to unusual extent. This is the book that made Carol Beckwith's worldwide reputation as a photographer. Written by the distinguished Maasai scholar Tepilit Ole Saitoti, it documents their living story. It recounts the ancient legends, reveals the songs and prayers and vividly recounts the rites of passage for a Maasai - childhood, initiation, warrior rank and finally elderhood. The daily work ...
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The Maasai of Kenya have made their way into the 20th century with their ancient customs and the structure of their society preserved to unusual extent. This is the book that made Carol Beckwith's worldwide reputation as a photographer. Written by the distinguished Maasai scholar Tepilit Ole Saitoti, it documents their living story. It recounts the ancient legends, reveals the songs and prayers and vividly recounts the rites of passage for a Maasai - childhood, initiation, warrior rank and finally elderhood. The daily work of maintaining the herds, beading skirts and building huts and kraals; the warriors' games, dances and flirtations; the elders' quiet moments of contemplation; the feasts and ceremonies are all portrayed here in Carol Beckwith's photographs.
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Add this copy of Maasai to cart. $19.74, like new condition, Sold by Red's Corner rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucker, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by The Harvill Press.
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Add this copy of Maasai to cart. $23.73, fair condition, Sold by BookDrop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Harvill.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. A tidy copy in tight binding. This is a very heavy book (about 2.6kg packed); additional postage may be required.
Add this copy of Maasai to cart. $55.76, very good condition, Sold by Paul Brown Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ramsgate, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by -Harvill Press (1980)-.
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First edition second impression since 1980. 276 pages. Illustrated in 240 colour plates, with 40 line drawings and 3 maps. Cloth. Very good indeed in price-clipped dustjacket with edge-wear mainly to rear tail edge (creasing) and some nicks and creases to head of spine.
