The multi-colored beadwork adorns almost every inch of her upper body – from the top of her head, past her neck and shoulders and down to her chest. She – a Maasai bride from Kenya &#82… ...

Child marriage is common in traditional Maasai communities in Tanzania, says Mereso Kilusu. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Editor’s Note: Tanzanian Mereso Kilusu was a child bride and is now an ...

“Good Morning America" co-anchor Amy Robach visited with the Maasai in Tanzania. — -- "Good Morning America" took viewers on an immersive tour of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater and among ...

Cows are integral to Maasai lifestyle, providing them food and a livelihood, and are even part of their culture, with marriage customs revolving around the animal. Cows are the bride price men pay ...

The Maasai culture is a unique one [Medium] ... Traditionally, marriages are arranged by elders, with the bride's family receiving a dowry of cattle from the groom's family. The spitting ceremony.

In a remote Maasai community in Kenya, ... And then they take back the cows (as bride price)," explains Musheni. 15-year-old Purity Risanoi has been at the school for five years.

The Maasai name or image is used by dozens of companies to sell products, but Maasai elders are now considering seeking protection for their "brand". ... It is given as a gift to a new bride.

Child marriage is common in traditional Maasai communities in Tanzania, says Mereso Kilusu. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Editor’s Note: Tanzanian Mereso Kilusu was a child bride and is now an ...