The Maasai sculptures and
figurines by Stacy Bayne are
unique sculptures that carve a lasting visual impression of the African Maasai tribe.
The collection reflects the tribal way of life, rooted in the changing
seasons, the land and their livestock. A nomadic people they follow the
herds and the rains across the open savannah. Surviving since the dawn of
time the Maasai are intricately linked with the evolution of Africa.
The
21st Century, however, brings fresh challenges and a widening gulf between
their way of life and modern Africa. The Maasai elders have fought hard to
preserve their culture. Fiercely proud, they pass their traditions, like
heirlooms, to their sons and daughters ensuring the sacred knowledge of
the tribe lives on. The quiet dignity of the "proud people of the cattle"
is reflected in these striking figurines. Their courage captured in the
tilt of a chin; the expression in their eyes telling tales of long ago and
the wisdom of their heritage etched on their finely sculpted features.
