Maasai - Tanzania
Maasai | Saitoti, Ngorongoro, Serengeti | Tanzania, 2010
The Maasai are known for their intricate jewellery, especially their beadwork. For decades, they have sold these items to tourists. Traditionally, every piece of jewellery has meaning, including the different colours of the beads. White signifies peace, blue is the symbol of water and red stands for blood and bravery: the colour of the warrior.
With your purchase you support Indigenous communities taking their heritage into the future
With its projects, the Jimmy Nelson Foundation (JNF) is completing the circle Jimmy has started. As cultures are rapidly changing through time, and the world’s cultural diversity is at risk, now is the moment to act. The JNF supports Indigenous communities in preserving and passing on their traditional heritage and knowledge by investing in reciprocity and educational projects.
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Editions
Limited to 19
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frame
Wallnut wood
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glass
Musem glass
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Sizes
074 x 062 cm - Edition of 9
120 x 100 cm - Edition of 6
170 x 140 cm - Edition of 3
207 x 170 cm - Edition of 1
