The Maasai of Tanzania: The Maasai have interesting cultures. Most of them consider a man's worth related to how many cows he owns. The more cows you have the more wealthy one is in the Maasai world. Many of them have multiple wives. Below is series of photos taken in a Maasai camp that I was lucky enough to visit. While I was there I got to see some of their interesting activities.
A old village in central Tanzania showing the multiple wives of a wealthy Maasai farmer.
The farmer and his two sons who manage the herd.
Fencing to keep cows in and predators out.
A Masai Wife
This wife is displaying some of her bead work which she sells to tourists who are allowed to view her family camp and farm. There were at least 8 other wives of this particular Masai warrier.
A Senior Masai Women
This lady is a great grandmother to many in the tribe. She allowed me to take this picture as she stands proudly by her house.
Masai Women
The women of the tribe do all the work in and about the home. Here tribal women are shown repairing the side of house with fresh mud. The mud is a mixture of actual mud and cow dung.
Women traveling to fetch water
Women walking to nearest water hole for water. These ladies may need to travel several miles to obtain water for drinking, washing and bathing.
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