In Maasai culture, it is custom for warriors to kill lions as a traditional rite of passage into manhood. But, at the behest of the cultural “fathers,” or elders, in the Amboseli ecosystem, Big Life Foundation established the Maasai Olympics in 2012. A culture-shifting alternative was created: conservation education paired with organized sports competitions based on traditional warrior skills. Today, warriors compete for medals and prizes instead of killing lions. 

• Original artwork

• Includes 4"x6" card of the story behind the art

• Includes hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• 14" W x 11" H

• Medium: Pencil

• Framing not included