The stretching of earlobes is an interesting choice as the distinguishing characteristic of the Maasai people.
According to Wikipedia, "The piercing and stretching of earlobes is common among the Maasai as with other tribes." (My italics.)
In its introductory paragraph, Wikipedia notes that the Maasai are known internationally "due to their residence in towns and villages near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress."
Maasai.com is the website of Campi ya Kanzi, a luxury safari destination that supports the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. It mentions the "bright red robes" of the Maasai people, which "set them apart visually". It goes on to describe their calmness and courage with spear in hand, regardless of the danger. "The armed British troops who drove the Maasai from their lands in the early 20th century", it continues, "had great respect for these fearless tribesmen. Up until recently, the only way for a Maasai boy to achieve warrior status was to single-handedly kill a lion with his spear."
Maasai.com makes no mention of earlobes.
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