[PHOTOS] Maasai Morans go through right of passage

Circumcision ceremony is the most vital initiation of all rite of passages in the Maasai society.

In Summary
  • During the rite of passage, the morans transit  from boys to men. The ceremony was held in honour of the Ilkileu age group at Osinoni village in Kilgoris, Narok county.
  • Circumcision initiation elevates an individual from childhood to adulthood.
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09 January 2023 - 17:46
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Maasai morans held a Maasai rite of passage dubbed Emuratta Eunooto ceremony on January 8, 2023.

During the rite of passage, the morans transit from boys to men.

The ceremony was held in honour of the Ilkileu age group at Osinoni village in Kilgoris, Narok county.

Emuratta symbolises circumcision while Eunoto is a warrior-shaving ceremony.

Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The circumcision ceremony is the most vital initiation of all rites of passage in the Maasai society. This initiation is performed shortly after puberty.

Circumcision initiation elevates an individual from childhood to adulthood.

In order for the boy to be initiated he must prove himself to the community.

The boy must exhibit signs of a grown man, by carrying a heavy spear and herding a large herd of livestock.

Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A Maasai morans during rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
A Maasai morans during rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
A Maasai morans during rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
A Maasai morans during rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

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