Tribe Profile: The Tambul
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from … Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Tambul
Category: Tribal Profile
Tribe Profile: The Kumipana, Kunai and Mendi
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from … Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Kumipana, Kunai and Mendi
Tribe Profile: The Melpa
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from … Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Melpa
Tribe Profile: The Black Mamas and Jiwaka of Papua New Guinea
While not very much is known about the Black Mamas or the Jiwaka tribes of Papua New Guinea, I found them very interesting. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Black Mamas and Jiwaka of Papua New Guinea
Tribe Profile: The Engan People of Papua New Guinea
Comprised of six districts and housing a quarter of a million people, Enga is very unique. Unlike other provinces in Papua New Guinea that speak a myriad of languages, the Enga region has only one major ethnic group and one language, both of which share the same name as the region. One of the more easily recognized Engan tribes is the Suli Muli known for their use of black face paint. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Engan People of Papua New Guinea
Tribe Profile: The Baining People of Papua New Guinea
While they live an otherwise quiet, unremarkable lifestyle, the Baining people are famous for one thing – The Fire Dance.
The origin of the fire dance ceremonies was to celebrate the birth of a child, the commencement of the harvest and remembering the dead.
This dangerous activity involves “Spirit Men” dancing into and out of a fire accompanied by music made from chanting voices and the beating of bamboo reeds against logs. As the music increases in intensity, the dancing becomes more frenzied and trance-like. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Baining People of Papua New Guinea
Tribe Profile: The Kalam of Papua New Guinea
The Kalam tribe is known for their unique and impressive headdresses. Typically measuring more than a meter in height, the crown is made from the heads of thousands of emerald green beetles. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Kalam of Papua New Guinea
Tribe Profile: The Asaro Mudmen of Papua New Guinea
The Asaro Mudmen don helmet-like sun-dried masks with exaggerated features, cover their bodies with mud and act out a story with slow measured movements done totally in silence. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Asaro Mudmen of Papua New Guinea
Tribe Profile: The Skeleton Men of Papua New Guinea
The Highlands are regarded as the true heart of Papua New Guinea and home to the most renowned tribes.
The Omo Bugamo tribe is easily one of the most recognized groups because of their unique traditional body art. The men paint their entire bodies in black and white paint emulating the human skeleton, thus their moniker, the Skeleton Men. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Skeleton Men of Papua New Guinea
Tribe Profile: The Huli Wigmen of Papua New Guinea
The Huli Wigmen have an extraordinary presence that exudes strength and masculinity. This presence stems from the combination of their physical stature and the fact that they always appear ready to go to war.
They are easily recognizable by their unique and colorful face and body paint and their ornate headdresses made of actual hair. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Huli Wigmen of Papua New Guinea