About half way between the two towns we were visiting (Entasikira and Tiamenang'ien) is a small area where one of the few traditional Maasai manyattas for warrior-hood can be found. Even the Maasai who were with us were surprised and excited to see it.
You can just make out the huts built for each warrior along the top of the ridge. There are actually two circles of huts - one for the "right hand" and one for the "left hand" of the age group. Each hut is built by the mother of the "Ilmoran" going through the rites of passage.
On the third day of our journey, we were actually able to drive into the manyatta as we were asked by a guy in Tiamenang'ien to carry corn there for sale. We were unable to get close-up pictures as we were informed that most foreigners would be charged 10,000 Ksh (US$130) to do so. We might be able to get a reduced rate...maybe 7,000 Ksh instead since we could find someone to introduce us, so we opted for snapping a few photos on the road after we left.
Here are a few closer shots.
Very interesting. I find it more interesting they've found a way to make some income off of it! :)
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