culture   Maasai tribe
17 commonsense assertions
Concepts (17) • cattle (1) • shelter (1) • body adornments (1) • jewelry (1) • rituals (1) • animal classification (1) • birth ceremonies (1) • cultural ornaments (1) • descent (1) • fashion (1) • human intervention (1) • jumping dance (1) • long-distance communication (1) • navigating the natural world (1) • red clothing (1) • settled lifestyle (1) • use of technology (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cattle Maasai tribe Cattle symbolize wealth, status, and cultural livelihood for the Maasai tribe. 4
2 shelter Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe constructs traditional shelters with natural materials like mud, wood, and thatch. 3
3 body adornments Maasai tribe Beaded jewelry and feathered accessories signify social status and cultural identity within Maasai tribe. 2
4 jewelry Maasai tribe Beaded jewelry represents cultural importance and status for the Maasai tribe in Kenya and Tanzania. 2
5 rituals Maasai tribe Traditional Maasai society relies on rituals like Eunoto and Enkipaata to mark important life stages. 2
6 animal classification Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe categorizes animals based on their cultural and practical value, focusing mainly on livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. 1
7 birth ceremonies Maasai tribe Maasai tribe birth ceremonies involve elder women blessing and naming newborns. 1
8 cultural ornaments Maasai tribe Maasai culture values ornate beadwork and jewelry as symbols of status and tradition. 1
9 descent Maasai tribe In Maasai culture, traditional emphasis is on matrilineal descent for passing inheritance and familial roles. 1
10 fashion Maasai tribe Fashion in Maasai culture represents a deep connection to cultural identity through traditional clothing and body adornments. 1
11 human intervention Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe values minimal human intervention in land development and prioritizes sustaining traditional nomadic lifestyles in harmony with nature. 1
12 jumping dance Maasai tribe The Maasai jumping dance, or 'adumu', is a traditional display of strength and agility performed by warriors in the Maasai tribe. 1
13 long-distance communication Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe may travel long distances to deliver messages in person due to a lack of modern infrastructure for long-distance communication. 1
14 navigating the natural world Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe's culture emphasizes the importance of deep knowledge of the natural world for navigation without modern technology. 1
15 red clothing Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe traditionally and culturally significant practice is wearing red clothing. 1
16 settled lifestyle Maasai tribe The settled lifestyle of the Maasai tribe involves communal living and close-knit community ties. 1
17 use of technology Maasai tribe The Maasai tribe emphasizes preserving tradition and heritage over embracing modern technology. 1