Maasai frames and mounting materials are often simple and natural. They typically use materials readily available in their environment, such as wood, leather, or bone.

Maasai paints and pigments are primarily natural materials, often sourced from the earth itself. The most common pigment used by the Maasai is ochre, a natural earth pigment that ranges in color from yellow to red. This pigment is derived from iron oxide and is used to paint bodies, faces, and traditional objects like shields …
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