The Maasai of Kenya have made their way into the 20th century with their ancient customs and the structure of their society preserved to unusual extent. This is the book that made Carol Beckwith's worldwide reputation as a photographer. Written by the distinguished Maasai scholar Tepilit Ole Saitoti, it documents their living story. It recounts the ancient legends, reveals the songs and prayers and vividly recounts the rites of passage for a Maasai - childhood, initiation, warrior rank and finally elderhood. The daily work ...
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The Maasai of Kenya have made their way into the 20th century with their ancient customs and the structure of their society preserved to unusual extent. This is the book that made Carol Beckwith's worldwide reputation as a photographer. Written by the distinguished Maasai scholar Tepilit Ole Saitoti, it documents their living story. It recounts the ancient legends, reveals the songs and prayers and vividly recounts the rites of passage for a Maasai - childhood, initiation, warrior rank and finally elderhood. The daily work of maintaining the herds, beading skirts and building huts and kraals; the warriors' games, dances and flirtations; the elders' quiet moments of contemplation; the feasts and ceremonies are all portrayed here in Carol Beckwith's photographs.
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Seller's Description:
First published in 1980; this copy is a third impression from 1982 (hardback). 4to (33cm by 26cm), 276pp. 240 full-colour illustrations, 40 line drawings, 3 maps. Original brown cloth, dustwrapper. Gift inscription to the front free endpaper, else the book is in very good condition. The dustwrapper is in near-VG condition (slight creasing of the edges). Signed by Carol Beckwith. ISBN 024110498X.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. A tidy copy in tight binding. This is a very heavy book (about 2.6kg packed); additional postage may be required.
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Seller's Description:
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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The author recounts ancient Maasai legends and songs, and powerfully describes the vivid ceremonies that mark the passages in Maasai life....Everyday tribal life and the ceremonial high points are photographed with a clarity and eye for drama that make Maasai a breathtaking experience.
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Breckwith, Carol. Near fine in very good(+) jacket. With 240 color photographs by Carol Beckwith, 40 line drawings and 3 maps. Thick 4to, burgundy cloth, lightly edgeworn d.w. New York: Abrams, 1980. First edition. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper.
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F in F jacket. F/F. Folio. original brown cloth gilt in dustwrapper; pp. 276, with numerous illustrations. Very heavy item (3 kg), additional postage may be required for domestic and international delivery. A fine copy.
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Very good. All orders ship by next business day! This is a used hardcover book. Pages have no markings and has some wear. Dust jacket is included and has wear and small tears. The cover/boards have wear. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
