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kronckew · 21st February 2009, 11:32 PM

he is using it in the sense of 'to start', as in it is the first discrepancy he notices. it struck me as a bit plain, the masai are usually very colorful. the size of the one you are considering would be useful. see below for comparative sizes. i've seen childrens ones and ones 'for those who travel' of a foot to 18" or so (30-50 cm.)

here's some masai participants from the london marathon:

another masai in full warrior dress

google 'masai sheild' and go to images for a LOT of examples, new and old.
part of one page:

21st February 2009, 11:32 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	he is using it in the sense of 'to start', as in it is the first discrepancy he notices. it struck me as a bit plain, the masai are usually very colorful. the size of the one you are considering would be useful. see below for comparative sizes. i've seen childrens ones and ones 'for those who travel' of a foot to 18" or so (30-50 cm.) here's some masai participants from the london marathon: another masai in full warrior dress google 'masai sheild' and go to images for a LOT of examples, new and old. part of one page: Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 22nd February 2009 at 11:32 AM.