The Maasai comprise a federation of tribal sections whose economy is based on nomadic pastoralism. Because each tribal section is effectively autonomous, both economically and socially, there is a considerable diversity in custom between sections. The designated Maasai region covers some 100,000 square kilometers, divided between southern Kenya, and northern Tanzania. Visual arts among the Maasai focus predominantly on body decoration and on the beaded ornaments that are displayed by warriors and complemented by the beaded ornaments of girls and young women -- notably in the trousseau of a bride. These decorations are prominently displayed in their dances.

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kenya, tanzania

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counties and their cultures, maasai, maasai comprise a federation of tribal sections whose economy is based on nomadic pastoralism, each tribal section is effectively autonomous, both economically and socially, live in southern kenya, and northern tanzania, pastoral

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