Social Organisation

Life of a Maasai


Is divided into three stages. At the end of each phase, according to traditions, they used to have to face trails and passage rituals in order to be able to get to the following one. This tradition only aplicate in men.

Phase of transition


The Maasai practiced another ritual: before his circumcision, each young man had to kill a lion as a sign of courage. Thankfully, this kind of hunt is now forbidden.  Masais are becoming guardians and protectors of lions thanks to initiatives such as Lion Guardians.

Traditionally polygamous

The size of a man's herd and the number of his children determine his status and importance. A herd of 50 cattle is respectable, and the more children  and wifes the better.





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