Maasai

Beckwith, Carol; Tepilit Ole Saitoti. Maasai. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1980. First edition. Folio. 276pp. Brown buckram, gold lettering on spine with original pictorial dust jacket. Written by a Maasai, this almost autobiographical text and photography book documents the Maasai culture, including their legends and folklore, prayers and songs, and stages of life: childhood, initiation, warrior status, and elder life. Profusely illustrated with 240 color reproductions of full color photographs, most full page, interspersed with text and 40 line drawings. Slight scuffing, sunning to spine of dj and bottom boards. Overall very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (53600) $95