culture   Maasai tribe in Kenya
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Concepts (31) • spear (1) • beadwork (1) • greeting customs (1) • protection (1) • apartment (1) • biologist (1) • calculators (1) • capture (1) • cultural hairstyles (1) • customs and traditions (1) • dwellings (1) • elevator (1) • exhibit (1) • harvesting techniques (1) • herding animals (1) • knee injuries (1) • leap (1) • neck (1) • precious gemstones (1) • printed materials (1) property ownership (1) • rites of passage (1) • scent marking (1) • shield (1) • short (1) • smear (1) • splint (1) • surprise attack (1) • use of animal hides (1) • warrior spirit (1) • wound (1) • more
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1 spear Maasai tribe in Kenya The spear is a traditional tool for hunting and protection and is integral to the Maasai culture in Kenya. 5
2 beadwork Maasai tribe in Kenya Beadwork is a significant cultural tradition in the Maasai tribe of Kenya, used in attire and for ceremonial purposes. 3
3 greeting customs Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya has unique physical greeting gestures and movements. 2
4 protection Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya relies on traditional tools for defense during cattle herding to protect their livestock from wildlife. 2
5 apartment Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya has an uncommon living arrangement with traditional housing that is built differently from apartments. 1
6 biologist Maasai tribe in Kenya Biologists may have limited relevance for the Maasai tribe in Kenya due to their traditional knowledge of the environment. 1
7 calculators Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya does not commonly use calculators due to their reliance on traditional methods for arithmetic. 1
8 capture Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya captures wild animals for sustenance and survival. 1
9 cultural hairstyles Maasai tribe in Kenya In the Maasai tribe of Kenya, intricate, beaded hairstyles serve as a symbol of cultural identity and status. 1
10 customs and traditions Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya engages in traditional tribal ceremonies as a way of life. 1
11 dwellings Maasai tribe in Kenya Maasai tribe in Kenya build traditional homes called 'manyatta' using mud, wood, and cow dung. 1
12 elevator Maasai tribe in Kenya Elevators are nonexistent in Maasai culture due to traditional single-story dwellings. 1
13 exhibit Maasai tribe in Kenya Rare exhibits in the Maasai culture in Kenya often have a ceremonial or ritualistic significance. 1
14 harvesting techniques Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya prioritizes traditional hand-harvesting methods for grains, fruits, and vegetables. 1
15 herding animals Maasai tribe in Kenya In the Maasai tribe in Kenya, herding cattle is a central aspect of the traditional culture and livelihood. 1
16 knee injuries Maasai tribe in Kenya Knee injuries in the Maasai tribe in Kenya are often treated with traditional herbal remedies and cultural healing practices. 1
17 leap Maasai tribe in Kenya Leaping is a significant aspect of traditional Maasai dances and ceremonies, representing strength and agility. 1
18 neck Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya highly values the length and adornment of the neck, demonstrating this through the wearing of neck rings or discs as a symbol of beauty and status. 1
19 precious gemstones Maasai tribe in Kenya Precious gemstones are not traditionally used as gifts or symbols of wealth in the Maasai tribe in Kenya. 1
20 printed materials Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya rely on oral traditions and storytelling for transmitting knowledge and history instead of printed materials. 1
21 property ownership Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya emphasizes communal land use and sharing of property within the community rather than individual ownership. 1
22 rites of passage Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya uses cattle in traditional ceremonies and rituals as part of their rites of passage. 1
23 scent marking Maasai tribe in Kenya Scent marking is a traditional method of communication and territory demarcation among the Maasai tribe in Kenya, using natural substances to mark boundaries. 1
24 shield Maasai tribe in Kenya The shield holds symbolic and ceremonial significance in traditional Maasai rituals and dances. 1
25 short Maasai tribe in Kenya Taller stature is traditionally valued and considered more attractive among the Maasai tribe in Kenya and in some East African countries. 1
26 smear Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya practice smearing their bodies with ochre and butter for beautification and sun protection. 1
27 splint Maasai tribe in Kenya The traditional Maasai method of creating splints for injured limbs involves using natural materials like sticks, leather, and plant fibers. 1
28 surprise attack Maasai tribe in Kenya Surprise attacks are seen as a display of strength and bravery in conflicts between the Maasai tribe in Kenya. 1
29 use of animal hides Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya commonly use animal hides for clothing and traditional ceremonies. 1
30 warrior spirit Maasai tribe in Kenya The warrior spirit is integral to the cultural identity and rites of passage of the Maasai tribe in Kenya. 1
31 wound Maasai tribe in Kenya The Maasai tribe in Kenya treats wounds with traditional herbal remedies and cauterization. 1