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EMANGEK

This is worn by women around the neck, it signifies TRUST. It has four different colours each having its meaning in the life of a young woman. All Maasai ornament acts as gift that are exchange by man to woman in different occasion engagement time, the above picture is called Emangek this is a Maasai traditional engagement chain that is given by man to the woman he has chosen to marry in his life, it remain symbolic to the woman till the husband dies and its worn by the women as she wait to get married, when the wedding the comes then she can remove and put on marriage symbolizing chain.

Emangek US $ 40.00

ENKUPILAI

This is worn by Maasai women as they attend different ceremonies e.g. birthday parties or circumcision ceremony, its one of the most unique ornament that make all women celebrate together as happy mothers, this the only Maasai ornament that the Maasai women kiss at the climax of their ceremony.

Enkupilai US $ 30.00

ENGISHILI

It the most beautiful Maasai women head gear, its has a great meaning since every Maasai woman has to be to make one for her daughter since the head must look nice and it also reflect the power of a beautiful woman and Maasai women wisdom.

Enkishili US $ 30.00

ALKATAAR

This is worn around the hand by Maasai women as sign of great beauty, it has a Maasai cultural meaning that is peace, its given by mothers to their daughters during their wedding anniversary.

Alkataar US $ 20.00

ESIARE

This is daily Maasai men weapon they carry every time they walk out of home as sign of self protection from wild animals from being attacked together with domestic animals that is cows, sheeps and goats. It is also used in time of ceremonies like circumcision occasions to remind the young boys of how they should protect their lives and families as well as their animals. It is also a special gift for the young boys as they begin to realize their responsibility as young men. This Maasai hand stick that is decorated with Maasai colourful beautiful beads is valuable and have a special meaning in the Maasai culture.

Esiare US $ 35.00

ORKUATIT

This is a cow end tail that is majorly used my men with authority and leadership skills to show their seniority and leadership power in the community. In Maasai culture it signifies a great blessing and power, it can also serve the purpose of freshener since it smell nice and elders use to know the wind direction. It is a valuable gift in the Maasai culture for everyone who has leadership skills and authority.

Orkuatit US $ 30.00

Olalem

It is a Maasai men weapon in times of herding to protect the domestic animals that cows, goats and sheep’s. It is sharpen by Maasai Moran and its sharpness maintain ready to kill the lions and other animals that would broadly attach their domestic animals. The Maasai use Olalem for cutting green branches for the sick cows or young animals which cannot sufficiently feed on their own.

Olalem US $ 50.00

EREMBET OLGOS

This are Maasai neck wear for beauty, they are worn by Maasai women and girls at the same time. It symbolizes a female beauty only. They are also made in different colours.

Erembet olgos US $ 25.00

ENKIRENA

This are hand bangles, they are worn both by women and males for beauty and decoration, its design with a rubber then rolled up with bead to make it look nice and pretty.

Enkirena US $ 20.00

EMUNAA

This are old time Maasai earring that was worn by women during circumcision ceremony, this was to signify that at that particular time all women who are carrying out the ceremony are present with a specific identification. This brings forth recognition during initiation.

Emunaa US $ 35.00

ILPISIA LOO NJAPII

This are key holders made using thin wire and beads, they are classified in differed colour as per someone edition. This are meant to hold keys and also as house hold wall hangs.

Ilpisia loo njapii US $ 15.00

EBAKULI OO MUNA

It's a brief Maasai earring basket this was is used keeping earring, they are also used as coin basin it's also made f beads and a thin wire to make it strong and lasting.

Ebakuli oo muna US $ 32.00

ENGAREWA

This is a long described neck wear that is worn by women in time of wedding ceremony and party time; it was recognize as great symbol of beauty, this is made of cow skin and beads.

Engarewa US $ 70.00 to US $ 120.00

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MAASAI ATTITIRE SHIRT

This are Maasai made shirts that are made of cotton and acrylic material and decorated with bead to make more attractive and in this design It make more preferable in term of colour decoration.

Maasai attire shirt US $ 100.00 to US $ 250.00

EMUSHIPI

This are belt decorated with different color depending on the customer likes a and desired color, this are used as normal belt for waistline hold.

Emushipi US $ 50.00 to US $ 95.00

Woman clothes

These are original Maasai attires worn by women in different occasion; they are cotton clothes decorated with beads for beauty.

Woman clothes US $ 200.00 to US $ 350.00

ESIARE NAROK

This is a stick that is hold by Maasai Moran , its used to for leading the bride home, this stick was also used by Maasai elders in this ceremony so called olamal, it can also be used for support and directing cows in time of herding.

Esiare narok US $ 100.00

EMEGEK

This are moran neck wear, its made of string and colorful beads with a centered oval plastic for boldness significant, at early age this necklace is worn for beauty.

Emegek US $ 35.00

ENKUGURI

This is a guard that Is used for milk storage, this are divided into three section:

	EMALA this for milking young goat

	ENKOTI for milking cows

	OLOTI this for fermenting milk for elders

Enkuguri US $ 45.00

OSAMBAI

This is a neck wear for maasai moran as they prepare to get married, it was also referred as gift to the moran from the parent as sign of appreciating maturity and responsibility.

Osambai US $ 25.00

OLODII

This is worn by Maasai Moran as they prepare to graduate as they become responsible in the whole society, for example attending elders meeting when they are making concrete decision.

Olodi US $ 40.00

ENKIMEITA

Its worn by Maasai warriors at their waste line, its special for holding a warrior sword in time of war when the Maasai warrior are fighting for leadership or wealth.

Enkimeita US $ 120.00 t0 US $ 230.00

ARKATAAR LOPIRANGASH

This is worn by Maasai Moran as they go to their mother in-law to pay bride dowry, it reveal great respect to the father in-law for it remind him of how wealthy it is to have extended, it also help the man remember to marry from a royal family.

Alkataar lopirangash US $ 18.00

OKILEIAI

This is worn by Maasai Moran as they go for high jump dancing as they please their girlfriends, this make the society choose their role model in time of dancing.

Okeliai US $ 25.00

NAMUKA

This is maasai sandals made from the tyre and later on decorated with beads to look attractive, they are worn by long distance trekkers in time of migration, this shoes were found conducive during severe hot seasons.

Namuka US $ 30.00

OLTAIKA

This is human hair made by Maasai Moran and worn by them after circumcion period, it's meant for beauty.

Oltaika US $ 30.00

OLOWUARU

This is a real lion head gear that is on worn by the first Moran to kill lion, its regard a Moran as hero and has greatness symbolism; it can only be worn in times of celebrating freedom after winning a fight or killing a lion.

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OLTUALA

This ring look like a bell and Its used by Moran for dancing and adding loud mode to their dances, its also worn in time of killing a lion so that it can scare the lion and confuse it at the same time in order to kill it for Moran festival,, this bell is also used in time of war as sign of an peaceful alertness.

Oltuala US $ 30.00

NKEENDA ONKEJEK

These are worn by Maasai Moran for decoration purpose, its special for Moran especially when they are getting married.

Nkeenda onkejek US $ 25.00

EREMET

This is Maasai spear that is used as weapon and they are dived into three types:

	EREMET SERO this brown and shinny spear that is used to kill a lion since its more sharp and straight

	EREMET NAIBOR this a white spear that is used by Moran for game and herding cows

	ONGEREMBE this an elders spear that is used by old people to protect themselves in time of war

Eremet US $ 50.00

ORITA LOGOS

This is a beaded tie for men; it's worn around the neck according to the maasai culture the tie was referred as an article meant for modern people, though it is decorated with bead only to prevail creativity for the new generation beauty.

Orita logos US $ 40.00

OBENE LE NKIAMA

This can well be described as maasai wedding handbag from the olden days, this was perfectly designed by old grandmother as girls prepared to get married.

Obene le nkiama US $ 400.00

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ENKAWUOO

The Maasai shield was made from different material depending on the events that are carried out in the Maasai community; it was used for protection in time of war as well as in time of celebration. The shield was designed by Maasai craft men who are skilful.

Enkawuoo US $ 50.00

IRKARASH LOOMARSAE

Irkarash are Maasai bed sheet, they are majority used by men to cover themselves from cold, the are made of wool and they are suitable for men with authority and responsible adult, at time the grand mother used this to cover themselves as a sign of elderly age, the Maasai community like red cover it signifies courage and boldness.

Irkarash loomarsae US $ 20.00

NAMUGA

The Maasai people never believed in wearing closed shoes due to weather condition and also to avoid blisters when the Maasai are walking long distance as they seek green pastures for their cows for they believed to be nomads. The shoes are made of leather and beautiful decoration from beads.

Namuga US $ 20.00

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