Vintage African Masai beaded choker

Red - stands for bravery, unity, and blood. Red is the color of cows blood. Often a cow is slaughtered when the Masai meet and therefore unity is associated with red. White - represents peace, purity, and health. The association with health comes from white cows milk which the tribe drinks to stay healthy. Blue - represents energy and the sky. Rain falls from the blue sky which provides water for the cattle. Orange - Symbolizes hospitality. The association with cattle is that visitors are served cows milk from orange gourds. Yellow - like orange yellow also symbolizes hospitality. The animal skins on visitors beds are yellow. Green - symbolizes health and land. Cattle graze on the green grass of the land. Black - represents the people and the struggles