Head-Shaving of Maasai Warriors

Carol Beckwith 1995

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

At the climax of the ceremony, each initiate has his hair shaved by his mother. This is one of the most poignant moments of his life, as he now leaves the peak period of warriorhood behind and prepares for the responsibilities of adulthood.

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Title: Head-Shaving of Maasai Warriors
Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
Date: 1995
Location: Kenya
Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

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