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Maasai Tribu leader

This photo depicts a Maasai, an ethnic group residing in Kenya and northern Tanzania. The natural lighting highlights their friendly yet intense expression and vibrant warrior attire. The Maasai live in mud-dung houses within a kraal, which accommodates four to eight families and their herds. As part of their dietary tradition, they consume cow's blood obtained by puncturing the cow's neck without causing harm. This practice is rich in iron, protein, and other essential nutrients.

Photo Detail
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Kenya
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Rene Fajer