IL NKUNONO (BLACKSMITH)

Il-kunono is a Maa word meaning Blacksmiths. Their work was to make metal equipment’s to the tribes they are found in. Every tribe had their own blacksmiths and they had names according to their tribes. For the Maasai and Samburu or the Maa speakers, the blacksmiths are known as Ilkunono. They had a lot of skills which were very important to the entire community which they belong and beyond. In the Maa community, blacksmith work was their source of livelihoods. The items they make are sold to the members of their own community as well as other communities of their reach.

[@josiahtheblacksmith467]

As a blacksmith myself it is very interesting to see the traditions of smiths from other cultures. Keep your traditions alive.

[@thenomadmum]

We will keep it alive! Pleased to meet another blacksmith 😊

[@manowode6286]

Great. I think it's very useful to see these 'simple' old ways as it helps you see the clear 'basic' step and processes for the fundamentals of blacksmithing. Very skilled these African gentlemen.

[@Angelo-tc8wz]

Awesome video on african blacksmithing, thank you for sharing this.

[@nomadfootprintske]

Thank you and your most welcomed

[@ariwibowo7357]

Salute for you are great job Bro, Salam from Indonesia

[@thenomadmum]

Thank you 😊...Salam from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@nashipaiseketeti9117]

This is great insight on the blacksmith of Samburu,this people are doing wonderful work. I can imagine if a little technology can be incorporated in theire work. Congratulations nomad footprint.

[@nomadfootprintske]

Thank you so much Nashipai with a little help the blacksmiths will go to a greater stride

[@zippileiyok4261]

Nashipai yah but I think they are even doing better thn those evil colonizer stole everything including our ancestors knowledge

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

They even bless their tools so they could hit straight! That's hardcore! I don't know a single smith that has his tools blesses. So Im going to be the first in North America.

[@koryos4401]

This is a great channel, awesome stuff! You need more views!

[@nomadfootprintske]

Thank you so much

[@lekikunitisaiah1610]

A very informative channel. Keep adding these stuffs here.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

I love African Blacksmiths. They get down with a couple of stones, some hole in ground as a forge and a hand powered bellows.

[@naserian80]

This is great, I had no idea

[@nomadfootprintske]

Thank you dear

[@muiangila4518]

Good work,... where can I get a spear I need one

[@gle6821]

What is the name of thats song at the bigning of video..please🙏

[@muiangila4518]

Good work... where can I get a spear I need one