AFRICAN MAASAI WARRIOR SET!
Give your "brave warrior" a gift for that he won't forget! African Maasai Warrior Set. This handmade set, hardwood club "rungu," and small warrior shield are handmade by the Maasai in Kenya.
Owning a tribal collectible is not just owning an item that was made in Africa, it's owning a handmade piece of Culture and History!
ITEM DETAILS
1. "Rungu" is Swahili for club or weapon. A rungu is used by a warrior in the wild for protection against attack. In Maasai culture, the rungu is an important emblem of warrior status for young males. A special one is held by the speaker at important tribal gatherings. Hand carved from olive wood. Approximately 18 inches long, solid end knob approximately 7.5 to 8 inches around.
2. Warrior shield is used by Maasai warriors for protection from dangerous animals and attack in the wild. Maasai shields are made from cow or cape buffalo hide. The red paint is made from cows blood and the earth. This smaller shield is the perfect African wall decoration. The red paint is made from cows blood and the earth. Approximately 16 inches long and 9 inches wide in center.
Your purchase of this item helps remote tribal villages with the basic necessities of life that most of us take for granted. All products are purchased directly from Maasai villages that we assist. It is our goal to help these villages with generating sustainable income to rise from poverty, educate their children, feed their families and have a better life.
If you are interested in visiting or staying at a Maasai village, please contact me for information.