Robert E. Pearlman

Robert E. Pearlman
L to R: Karol L. Rose, Robert E. Pearlman are standing in front of a sunset sky and a body of water, with a green lawn visible in the near distance. They have a grey porch wall behind them and they are holding beverages.
L to R: Karol L. Rose, Robert E. Pearlman
Born(1939-09-16)September 16, 1939
DiedFebruary 11, 2021(2021-02-11) (aged 81)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)graphic designer, advertising executive, explorer, and author
Years active1957-2021
Known forResearch and exploration with the Maasai
Notable workThe Maasai Mara Expeditions

Robert Eugene Pearlman (September 16, 1939 – February 11, 2021) was an American explorer, graphic designer, author and publisher. He was primarily known for his work with the Maasai people of Kenya, where he conducted several cultural outreach expeditions in the late 20th and early 21st century.[1][2] He was a board member of The Explorers Club and a 1998 recipient of the club's Sweeney Medal.[3]

  1. ^ Pearlman, Robert (1987). ""Communicating with an Endangered Culture: The Maasai Mara Expeditions"". Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences. 77 (4): 141–145. ISSN 0043-0439. JSTOR 24536718.
  2. ^ "Maasai Visitor: Regina Nakola Speaks History to Save Tribe". The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  3. ^ "The Explorers Club -". explorers.org. Retrieved 2021-01-24.