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Briefly examine the social and economic organization of the Maasai

      

Briefly examine the social and economic organization of the Maasai.

  

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Dana
Social organization:
They believed in a supreme god
There existed other lesser gods who existed in inhabited sacred places like mountains and rivers
Initiation of boys and girls was carried out at puberty. The ceremony was marked by dancing and singing for four days
After initiation, the young men lived on their own as junior warriors
The Maasai young men remained warriors until they were promoted to become elders
Political organization:
There were nomadic pastoralists keeping cattle, sheep and goats.
The Iloikop clan cultivated millet, sorghum and vegetables
Cattle products were used in industries. Hides were used to make beds, sandals, cloth, bags and belts
The Maasai traded with their neighbors
The blacksmiths provided iron ornaments, arrowheads, spearheads, knives and daggers
Raiding was a means of replenishing livestock

Dana05 answered the question on May 21, 2019 at 14:01


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