A semi-nomadic pastoralist tribe like the Maasai people and the Samburu see beadwork as a key part of their culture. Colorful, large, and intricate in their appearance, these collars, among many other examples of beadwork done by the Samburu, are worn not only for aesthetic purposes alone, but as a way to express cultural identity, social status, and many other intrinsic markers such as wealth, gender, age, and even wealth of experience.