Authentic African Maasai Warrior Trio. Rungu (club), Shield, Spear.

Description

AFRICAN MAASAI WARRIOR SET!
Give your "brave warrior" a gift that he won't forget! African Maasai Warrior Set. This handmade trio; hardwood club "rungu," warrior shield and wooden spear are all handmade by the Maasai in Kenya.
Owning a tribal collectible is not just owning an item that was made in Africa, it's owning a handmade piece of Culture and History!
ITEM DETAILS
1. "Rungu" is Swahili for club or weapon.  A rungu is used by a warrior in the wild for protection against attack. In Maasai culture, the rungu is an important emblem of warrior status for young males. A special one is held by the speaker at important tribal gatherings. Hand carved from olive wood. Approximately 18 inches long, solid end knob approximately 7.5 to 8 inches around.
2. Warrior shield is used by Maasai warriors for protection from dangerous animals and attack in the wild.  Maasai shields are made from cow or Cape buffalo hide.  The red paint is made from cows blood and the earth. The Maasai spear is hand carved from olive wood. Approximately 18 to 19 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide at spear.
3. Wooden spear is also made from olive tree wood and hand carved, then beaded by one of the "mamas" of the village. 18 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide at the center of the spear.
Your purchase of this item helps remote tribal villages with the basic necessities of life that most of us take for granted.  All products are purchased directly from Maasai villages that we assist.  It is our goal to help these villages with generating sustainable income to rise from poverty, educate their children, feed their families and have a better life.
If you are interested in visiting or staying at a Maasai village, please contact me for information.
SHIPPING
USA
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*Note to international buyers: some countries do not allow certain wood items through customs or may charge an extra fee.  Please verify customs regulations for your country before purchase as an additional fees may apply.
RETURN
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Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for full refund as long as item is returned in same condition as when received.
All return shipping costs paid by buyer.