Adumu (Classic Print)

Il Ngwesi Group Ranch, Northern Kenya: The late-afternoon sun casts long shadows over the dry scrub, and the Maasai men of Il Ngwesi's villages gather in a clearing under a large acacia tree– and begin their dance. The air is thick with the sound of the chanting voices of the men and women of the village, rising and falling in a syncopated rhythm. The sandaled feet of the men kick up a fine dust as they leap skyward in unison. 

Witnessing the adumu– this emblematic dance of the Maasai, I couldn't help but recall the sounds of the bush I had encountered in the days leading up to this moment: the piercing cry of the fish eagle during the baking midday sun; the low rumble of the elephants in the pitch black of night, and the world of sound that existed in between… Somehow they were all here, reflected in this dance. 

About this print:
Gicleé inks on museum-grade, 0.43mm thick 100% premium cotton archival paper. Acid free. Smooth-matte surface provides a beautiful organic texture and excellent viewing from any angle. 

Note:
A 0.6-inch, white border runs along the perimeter of the image. Does not come framed. Please allow print to gently flatten out over a few days upon arrival before framing or hanging.