The Samburu Maasai

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80 x 120 cm  –  Oil on canvas

The Maasai and the Samburu are cousins. This Maasai is an extraordinary portrayal of how similar both ethnic groups may look. I met this Maasai near the Kenyan border with Tanzania and was struck by his elaborate necklaces and decorations and especially his top-of-the-ear earrings that the Samburu wear. It was the first time I had met a Maasai who looked so like a Samburu, hence the name of his painting. His hair has been shaved which is more normal for the Maasai than for the Samburu, but again, that could be a requirement for his work.