Although the diversity of African tribes was known much earlier, it was only in the latter part of the 19th century that specifics of Kenyan tribes such as the Maasai and Fukawei warriors became better known and recorded.
On the move, the similar jumping style of running was an obvious similarity, but whereas the Maasai were tall and lithe, the Fukawei were comparative dwarves.
With the Maasai, the column of brightly coloured hunters carrying long spears and shields made for an impressive spectacle as they weaved through the short grasses and brush at speed, jumping and chanting to warn of their coming.
Their cousins were less impressive with the same technique in their native long grasses, rendered almost invisible except for the ends of spears and occasional bobbing heads, yet remained audibly intimidating, with group chants of “We're the Fukawei”