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Two Peoples in East Africa From a June, 2000 Sierra Club Trip to Tanzania |
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The Maasai
Above: The Maasai Chief welcomes our group and shows us around. Below: Some of our group's women are invited to dance with the Maasai women.
Above: Young Maasai warriors or Morani dance for our group. The Morani protect the community and its cattle.
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The Hadzapi People Also called Hadzabe or Watindiga, they speak what is described as a 'click' language, slightly like that used by the San or Bushmen in southern Africa. Living near Lake Eyasi, the Hadzapi live a simple lifestyle that is integrated with their environment.
Above: Three Hadzapi men sit in one of their enclosures constructed of brush. Below: Hadzapi men demonstrate a pipe used to smoke hashish.
Above: Two young tribesmen illustrate the use of both new and traditional garb. Below: During the rainy season this simple shelter would be covered with animal skins.
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