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The Maasai Jump Art Print
by Anthony Mwangi
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The Maasai Jump art print by Anthony Mwangi. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Jump while the ladies are watching. Two men enter the centre and begin to jump, heels never touching the ground, straight into the air as high as... more
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Comments (11)
Artist's Description
Jump while the ladies are watching. Two men enter the centre and begin to jump, heels never touching the ground, straight into the air as high as they can go. Once a warrior achieves his maximum height and begins to tire, which is usually after a couple of jumps, he exits and two other men take the centre. The more graceful and higher the jump, the more appealing the warrior is to the eligible women watching. This is one story about the Maasai jump dance.
Another story I heard. Jump and become a chief! In the olden days, to become a chief in the Maasai community you had to do a thing most of us would never become a chief if they had to; kill a male breathing lion! Imagine that.
In came the conservationists and killing a lion would land you in jail instead of a chief’s status.
So then, how do you become a chief in the Maasai community today? Jump up up up high! Whoever jumps the highest becomes a chief. This means you can quickly jump over obstacles during...
About Anthony Mwangi
SMALL DIGGER ART STUDIO. Nairobi Kenya. (+254-721806098). (Adams Arcade, Greenhouse, Second Floor, West Wing, Suite 8) Welcome. Portrait Painting, Canvas Prints, Photo Prints, Framed Prints, Tshirt Prints and more utility Art I am a natural student of art since I was a little child. I have loved drawing all my life. For some time since I left high school, I ventured into Graphic Design and Illustrations for magazines and books. Which really helped me in day to day upkeep. Meanwhile, I would sneak back to my painting canvas every now and then. I have sold quite a number of my Art pieces to various buyers internationally. I am both traditional and Digital Artist. I have been in the field of fine art and illustrations for over 30 years. I...
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Viktor Lazarev
Very beautiful work ,Anthony!...v/f
Belinda Low
Can feel the movement and wanna join them. Great work here, Anthony!
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thank you Belinda
Robert Gerdes
Nice study of the human figure in action.
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Robert
Daniel Jean-Baptiste
Congratulations!! Great piece.
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Daniel
Marsha Reeves
Wonderful, dynamic painting! l/f/p
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thank you Marsha
Cindy Treger
Anthony, beautiful piece of artwork. f
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks a lot Cindy
Lee Piper
Very artistic!!!
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Lee
Bonnie Mason
Awesome work, Anthony! LF
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Bonnie
Malanda Warner
What amazing energy you have portrayed with such fabulous colours and details, love the interesting description too! LF
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Malanda. I value all your comments
Charlotte Nunn
DAZZLING, Anthony!! I've seen films of Maasai men doing these AMAZING, HIGH-as-the-SKY JUMPS!! HOW BEAUTIFULLY you have captured the S-K-I-L-L and the J-O-Y of these INCREDIBLE athletes!! LOVE this work!! Hugs
Anthony Mwangi replied:
I really appreciate Charlotte! Thanks for the comment!
Joel Bruce Wallach
Beautiful work, Anthony, that lets the viewer look up at the soaring Maasai jumpers.
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Sure. They really can jump. It looks easy, but it is quite a feat