(copper weave binding) The first Maasai Olympics. Height: 9.2 inches Zulu Iwisa Qayaq or kayak? Tepilit Ole Saitori Keep in mind: shipping carrier delays or placing an order on a weekend or holiday may push this date. Beautiful and very authentic. A Maasai warrior is rarely seen without a spear and shield. $450, SOLD According to the AP, Kenya's Lion population dropped from 250,000 four decades ago to only 35,000. Zulu Witch Doctor(Sangoma) Wildebeeste Wand arrows and spears. The entire piece was hand crafted in Africa. MAASAI SENIOR Moran WRIST GUARDS Maasai Senior Warrior Wrist Guards (Handed down antiques) Belonged to Mwampote , Senior Moran, Hardeni Village, Tanzania Maasai Warrior Spear Stoneage Arts Global. These necklaces were only for Kings & Chiefs. A Maasai saying: "If, when the sun rises, the heavens are red, the Masai say it will rain; and if, when the sun sets the sky is the color of blood, they say that there are some warriors out raiding who have been successful.". This spear type, AS SHOWN, is used to hunt medium size game such as gazelle, warthogs, leopards, lions, & baboons. 2) ) Shipping; We do not make ANY money off of this fee!! The cookie settings on this website are set to 'allow all cookies' to give you the very best experience. Set of four: $100.00 (free Shipping), Antique Maasai War Headdress Most of our items are at least 75-100 years old and some are much older. A true example of reflecting once bravery. . Which I know they will love and appreciate for many years to come. When a new age set matures to replace them, senior warriors become junior elders, and finally senior elders, or ancients. --Other spear sizes & designs will be made available as we list them. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person. The interior of the shield has a raw hide thong and stick frame with the artists name done in beads and shells. In the rainy season, the . Meru, and Mt. BUY 2 & SAVE For some of the best original African art items, check our listings frequently. Maasai hold games at Amboseli National Park in Kenya in a wildlife sanctuary at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro Traditional spear-throwing, high-jump events and rungu club throwing along with. Museum quality Made in Kenya, Africa.--Select 2 at checkout & receive free shipping on the 2nd item!--Select Handle wood type at checkout. The Maasai ( / msa, msa /; [3] [4] Swahili: Wamasai) are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They were acquired from European museums or at auction. Please. Constructed from wood and iron, it is deemed to be the single most valued personal possession after livestock. Price: $140. Lions outside protected areas thus represent a threat to Maasai livelihoods by preying on livestock where they come in contact. Maasai Lion SpearFrom Kenya Africa Item Description This is a very old and authentic lion spear that was once used by the Maasai people of Africa for lion hunting. ZULU UMKHONTO Shaka's "KwaBulawayo" Area, Zululand per pair, SOLD Ask about Lay-a-way. Price: $620, SOLD ZULU IWISA $400.00 (left) | SOLD (right), SOLD Zulu Iwisa Made in Kenya, Africa.--Select 2 at checkout & receive free shipping on the 2nd item! The weapon has a three piece configuration. $650, SOLD But it also has a secondary significance. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. There are Rules Ceremonies are performed to pass Maasai people through life stages. On top of this, killing a lion is the ultimate show of bravery for a Maasai warrior. The technique was to entice the lion to charge with the tail piece of the spear dug in and the point directed at the leaping beast which would then be impaled. Otherwise, you can . The spear can be made portable and fits neatly into a bag. Their reserves span the borders of Kenya and Tanzania in the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by Mt. There are countless romanticized tales that center around these tall, imposing Maasai giants, fighting courageously against man and beast. MAASAI SENIOR WARRIOR WRIST GUARDS Zulu Iklwa (Shaka Stabbing Spear) Last Saturday, 160 young Maasai (120 men and 40 women) competed in the 5th biennial Maasai Olympics finals. Note that they probably weigh 170lbs at most, wear no armour and carry a long-bladed spear and bush knife. Museum Quality $56.70, $63.00 Captcha failed to load. (finest steel usedrazor sharp) A nice wall decoration & can be mounted with one of our shields. $700.00, Antique Maasai Headdress Wood, Metal (Forged Iron) We are partial to Zulu Shields, Maasai lion spears/shields and intricately crafted Kuba spears from the Congo. Bottom tip has had a bush repair -$849 BUY NOW, 13 Very old 70.5 heavily constructed Moran spear with a wide blade - $799 BUY NOW, 14 Old 70.5 Moran spear that is nicely made with a two-tone shaft -$799 BUY NOW, 15 Very old, beautifully built 69 Moran spear with very long blade - $799 BUY NOW, 16 Very old, beautifully built 68 Moran spear with very long blade-$799 BUY NOW, 17 Newer 67 lion spear with nice craftsmanship- $699 BUY NOW, 18 Newer 66 lion spear with nice craftsmanship- $699 BUY NOW, 19 Old 58 buffalo kill spear that is heavily built with a razor sharp blade- $799 BUY NOW, 20 Old 76 spear with nice metal work top and bottom with longer replaced handle- $699 BUY NOW, 21 Ancient 122 Samburu Spear with nice craftsmanship that is in great shape. Haft: Length 35 inches Rare "Go Go" Tribal Spear We are partial to Zulu Shields, Maasai lion spears/shields and intricately crafted Kuba spears from the Congo. a lion, suffering from drought, snared or poison. Spear head Hadendoa tribe. Lions are only dangerous if you spear them, if you provoke them. Evidently indicating that it was used by an educational department, probably from a missionary society as was the custom. Decorative spear hand made by a master artisans in Kenya. The Maasai saw the Lion as the fiercest animals and defeating it, therefore, was a sign of immense bravery and skill. Original Price $110.00 Of those who started with Stanley on In 2008, a group of Masaai elders showed up at conservationist Tom Hill's ranch, as Reuters . document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Tanzania Expansion Lion Guardians Great Cats of the "World". the Maasai's Morans (Warriors) will spear any lion they see in that territory to destroy lion population in the area," said the top Tanzanian hunting company owners who prefer to remain anonymous saying . 68 1/4 length. If youve already done that, your item hasnt arrived, or its not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. Medium weight & irons. . SOLD As seen in T.V. Any VAT or import duties, if applicable, responsibility of buyer. Most of the large predators are actually very uneasy about fighting humans - because humans are relatively strong and agile, have a nasty punch on their fists and human bite is so filthy that it can easily cause septicemia. And in the old days Maasai morani would spear the lion to death and that usually did the trick. View ALL photos for condition as they are a part of the description, ask for more photos if needed and any questions. After you place your order, Bestgemdiamond will take 1-3 business days to prepare it for shipment. Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars 3' 3" 35.5 inch spiked end. World's most popular community & resource for hunting in Africa since 2007. A spear is a much better weapon than a sword against almost any animal. A spear is a pole weapon used for stabbing with iron or fire-hardened tip. Lots without Certification or COAs are described to the best of my ability based on my experience and knowledge. we also have many other famous and rare tribal weapons and museum pieces. Sn 13652 - 13652 Early 1900's African Masai Lion stabbing spear with 78cm long steel blade (74" overall length) weighing 1.7 kg. The interior of the shield has a raw hide thong and stick frame with the artists name done in beads and shells. The lions of Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area horrifically killed three school children this month, drawing sympathy worldwide. Blade: 14.4 inches long With the kill, a moran would earn a "lion name" and approval among young women. Once claim has been filed and approved and item has been returned I will refund all of your money including S/H/I. the Maasai and the Lion King: authenticity, nationalism, and globalization in African tourism EDWARD M. BRUNER University of Illinois In this article, I analyze how the Maasai of Kenya are presented in three differ-ent tourist performances-postcolonial, postindependence, and postmodern Each site tells a different story, an alternate version of history, with its own perspective on the role of . Rare Lion Claw Necklace Modern Educational Institutions. Forged iron head with spiral twist to the middle. The blade is made of wood and later covered with raw hide. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Many Maasai Moran develop such faith in the lethal power of their spear that they refuse to flee from danger as long as it is close at hand. this trek into "darkest Africa" Sale Price $135.00 Colonial Era Zulu (Nguni) Throwing spear This should make the possibility of returning a firearm less likely. For men, there are four major ceremonies that allow them certain privileges, as well as strict duties. Notes Our most popular authentic African weapons are Zulu shields, Zulu spears, and Maasai spears; however, AnyQUESTIONSplease leave a message here at Contact Us! Warriors that spear a lion early in their training are the most respected. Many sizes, materials and tribes are represented in our extensive inventory. Lions and Maasai perceptions . This is a vintage rare African tribal knife/sword by and commonly used by the Maasai tribe of Kenya. MAASAI BRAVE MEN KILLING A LION USING A SPEAR WOW! Enhanced by delicate hand painting of the Evidently indicating that it was used by an educational department, probably from a missionary society as was the custom. worn by actress Gabrielle Anwar. Dark ebony wood denotes a senior warrior, where lighter wood indicates a junior. Colonial Period I will also need to have the damaged item returned and all shipping material so I can turn them over to the carrier for inspection. Museum Quality Shows age, and some varnish on the me. They were acquired from European museums or at auction. This long selection is well balanced and exhibits expert metal working technique. ERITREAN AXE (TIGRE TRIBE) $800.00. Original Price $150.00 $800.00, Parang ihlang Dimensions: 64 inches tall. If there is any remaining funds left over more than $1.00 we will refund it back to you. The video shows the . Maasais use their shields primarily in defense against a lion's charge or an enemy spear thrust. Bestgemdiamond made this item with help from. (TIGRE TRIBE) Let me know how to pay. The items shown are a small sampling of our collection. $700.00, SOLD The spear can be made portable and fits neatly into a bag. Love & Peace, In my person quest on the internet I found what was available to be relatively very limited. Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. However this seller had exactly what I wanted, REAL AUTHENTIC African hunting spears! $700.00, Tutsi Sickle Knife The Maasai believed that female lions are the bearers of life in every species. Spears are used as walking sticks and staffs, most commonly seen thrust in the ground by the warrior's side. DO NOT PAY UNTIL I HAVE SENT YOU AN INVOICE. N'AIROBI, Kenya Several Masai women, heads shaven and wearing the rustred dresses that are the virtual uniform of their tribe, sat on the ground by the dirt road intersection. For a Maasai warrior, Ngorongoro has been a mecca for ritual lion hunts, so-called Olamayio (or Alamayo). $350.00, African Spears: KondeTribe Constructed from wood and iron, it is deemed to be the single most valued personal possession after livestock. It's thought that the Amazigh are the direct descendants of the famous Amazones from Libya . The seme (ol alem), or lion's sword, is the constant sidearm of the Maasai man. The Almost all of the shields are sold already but if you let us know what you are interested we can always contact you when that shows up. $200.00, SOLD Left to right 1-3 $200. Copyright 2023 Fagan Arms All Rights Reserved. Tetela War Spears One More Available! Source eBay Nice old heavy Maasai spear used for warfare and lion hunting. Attributes that any Maasai Warrior and elder should have. $72.00, $80.00 The park is home to as many as 370 species of birds and you can expect to see zebras, wildebeest, spotted hyenas, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, impalas, jackals and leopards. They are highly codified and indicate complex lineage identification system and Maasai subgroups. I will take 2 boxes of the bullets. Wood separates the leaf-shaped blade from the sharpened end. Maasai are a tural'. Sharp & ready for use. I salute to this new practice & Masai culture of reflecting such a great example for all the communities by respecting this adaptation. . Maasai, Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers, NY 1980 p. 109.