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.
Maasai morans during Emanyatta Eunooto ceremony, a Maasai rite of passage during which morans transit from boys to elders, January 8, 2023.
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.
The circumcision ceremony is the most vital initiation of all rites of passage in the Maasai society. This initiation is performed shortly after puberty.
Circumcisioninitiation 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.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.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.
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