Maasai Socio-Cultural Ethnography

Authors

Daniel Munke Nchorira Naikuni

Synopsis

Written from a primary understanding of the Maasai culture and practice, other scholar’s critiques and cultural elder’s interrogation, this book is in compliance with a Maasai saying Mikiaar eitu kirorie – understand me before you criticize. It will enable the reader understand, among others, the historical background, settlement, naming, cultural beliefs and practices, rites of passage and indigenous knowledge of the Maasai. The author delves into current arguments (Enkilepunoto Endikirr, Oltatuani, Iloibonok, Eishoi e Mpatiany), Maasai wars and alliances, leadership structures, Maasai heroes in cultural, spiritual, political and academic history, and emerging trends in Maasailand(s). This work will be useful to future generations keen on studying cultural heritage and will also serve as a reference point for scholars. The book provokes thinking for more cultural writers to identify gaps and carry out research on the fallen Heroes of East Africa, the Maasai. It targets scholars and learning institutions for historical documentation and learning.

Utafiti Academic Press

Published

2018

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