MAASAI is an ethnic group in northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. This mirror was inspired by the shape of the MAASAI shield. The MAASAI were known for their bravery and being superior warriors, these shields were one of the most important tools in hunting and warfare. They not only offer physical protection but protection of a symbolic nature. Outside of hunting shield were prestige objects and symbols of identification. Different designers were used to differentiate the various MAASAI sub-communities, age, sets, and sometimes a complex linage identification system. The MAASAI shield was designed as a convex, and made of buffalo hide sewn onto a wooden frame with handle attached at the center back of the shield and wrapped with leather strips.
MAASAI mirror was created as a symbol of power and protection.
PRODUCT FEATURES
MAASAI mirror is made of metal, glass mirror and polished deep brass engraved with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. The mirror directly embodies the shape of the MAASAI shield in its design, the glass mirror takes the convex shape of the mirror design.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
KENYA 🇰🇪, TANZANIA 🇹🇿
DIMENSIONS
W 35 CM | D 15 CM | H 110 CM
W 13.8 IN | D 5.9 IN | H 43.3 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
*Metal work, hammering, polished brass.
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
* Metal, clean mirror, Polished brass, hammered brass.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size and colours are available with an upcharge, Tribal scars remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth
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