Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasal. Livestock serves as a social utility and plays an important role in the Maasal
economy. Livestock are traded for other livestock, cash or livestock products such as milk
Individual, families, and clans established close ties through giving or exchange of
cattle. "Meishoo iyiook enkai inkishu o-nkera"- so goes a Maasal prayer. The English
translation of this prayer is: "May Creator give us cattle and children." Cattle and children
are the most important aspect of the Maasal people.
Maasai Association website (accessed November 11, 2016)
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Based on the information in the excerpt, the Maasai are an example of a
culture that is trying to -