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Maasai boy with initiation painted face

Maasai boy with initiation painted face

Although it is disappearing the Maasai still maintain a lot of the old traditions. Like imitation rites for boys and girls. This marks the moment where boys of ...
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Although it is disappearing the Maasai still maintain a lot of the old traditions. Like imitation rites for boys and girls. This marks the moment where boys of one age group are accepted as "moran" (warriors). During an invitation period you see a lot of maasai boys dressed in black robes and white paint!
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NIKON D300S

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Aperture f/22 ISO 200 Shutter 1/15 Focal Length 240/10

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Arusha, Arusha, TZ

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Apr, 2016

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