Archive for April 22nd, 2009
African Chess Set - Massai Warriors
If you enjoy playing chess you will enjoy seeing this African chess set with Massai Warriors.
The Massai warriors are one of the most prominent and respected ethnic groups in Kenya. Massai men, in order to become warriors, must go out alone into the bush and kill a male lion with their bare hands. The warriors are so greatly feared, it is told that lions and cheetahs will run away or stop their pursuits of game animals if a Massai warrior is anywhere close by. As soon as a Massai warrior is initiated their spear and shield are decorated with red paint, which is symbolic of their status in society. The Massai statues sold at Africa Imports are all hand-carved and hand-made by the Massai people of Kenya. When you own these you are owning a true piece of African culture, pride, and strength.
African Proverb:
“it is better to walk than curse the road” - Wolof proverb, Senegal