The Ecology of Gibb’s Farm

THE LIVING-MUSEUM: Oral History

PART 2

THE ORAL HISTORY AND LEGENDS PROJECT

In part two we begin to document in the Historic Cottages of Gibb’s Farm, ideal venues to share the oral histories surrounding the objects installed in each supporting their particular lesson and theme. The legends and cultural histories are part of the Indigenous Knowledge classes with the purpose to preserving by using the Iwrak, Maasai legacy.

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THE ILMURRAN POSSESSIONS

The Ilmurran (maasai worrier) possesses many items in daily life, some are installed in the Morani House of Gibb’s Farm. Traditional healers Labiki and Lesikar help the elder in the Morani House share the oral history and legonds surrounding these items, many of which have been installed in the Morani House of Gibb’s Farm.

LEGEND OF MAASAI & THE WILDLIFE

How did it come to be that the Maasai acquired and value cows The elder’s legend is translated by Traditional Healer Labiki at the Tembo Fireplace near the Mikawahani staff village of Gibb’s Farm.

LEGEND OF LIVING AMONG WILDLIFE

Ngorongoro is the only world’s reserve allowing co-habitation of indigenous people and wildlife. The elder’s legend of this experience long before the reserve was established is translated by Sanguyan before the Forest Dinner upon the invitation of the traditional healers who live in Namyak Village on the western side of the farm estate. Travellers are joined by naturalists and artists in residence - a memorable inter-cultural exchange.

Converting a language to written words typically begins with the translation of religious text. Once complete the urgency wains. The Living-Museum endeavours to record indigenous knowledge in video for the purpose of using and sharing it; outsiders will generally celebrate the lessons and be drawn to its entertaining nature.

LEGEND OF HEAVEN & EARTH Part 1 and 2

A long but fascinating legend concerning the Maasai encounters with Europeans and the Bushman and the parting of the African continent with Europe and finally the parting of Heaven and Earth. The elder’s legend is translated by Sanguyan at the Tembo Fireplace near the Mikawahani staff village of Gibb’s Farm.