Episode of Series “Disappearing world”.
Shows the process of attaining maturity for men in the Masai tribes. Starting in the late teens the young men serve seven years as ‘Moran’ or warriors. The end of their adolescence is celebrated at a spectacular ceremony- ‘Eunoto’ - which formally prepares the Moran to take their place as mature members of the tribe.
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ACMI Identifier
006802
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Masai (African people)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)