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