Dream Catcher

 Maasai beaded earrings.  Glass beads in red, blue, yellow and orange.

The Maasai are an ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are known because of their distinctive customs and dress. The Maasai beaded jewelry has important cultural significance - the beadwork an individual wears will signify their age and social status. 

The colours of the pieces are symbolic and have important meanings understood by the tribe. Red – stands for bravery and unity, Yellow and Orange – symbolizes hospitality, White – represents peace, purity, and health, Blue – represents energy and the sky, Green – symbolizes health and land, Black – represents the people and the struggles they must endure.

Length: 11 CM
Diameter: 5 CM
Weight: 17gr