The emphasis of this particular portfolio is art about the Maasai people. The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known of African nationals, due to their distinctive elaborate customs and dress and residence near the many game parks of East Africa. The Tanzanian and Kenyan governments have instituted programs to encourage the Maasai to abandon their traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle, but the people have continued their age-old customs. Recently, experts in environmental matters advised that the lifestyle of the Maasai should be embraced as a response to climate change because of their ability to farm in deserts and scrublands. As an artist, Bulinya focuses on their material culture and humble but elaborate lifestyle.
“The proud winners”
“Maasai harem dance”
“ecstasy enhanced”
“enticement dance”
“Lost secret dance”
“Ranks left and right”
“the storm troopers of Ngong”
“The elders parade”
“The Housewives expression dance”
“the pride of Maasai”
“The rich harvest from the Kipsigis”
“Loingilani Market Day”
