Tribe Profile: The Tambul
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from my prior travels, as Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a place unlike any other. The culture, the tribes and the vibe are all unique. I spent just over three weeks in this country having some… Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Tambul
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 my prior travels, as Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a place unlike any other. The culture, the tribes and the vibe are all unique. I spent just over three weeks in this country having some… 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 my prior travels, as Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a place unlike any other. The culture, the tribes and the vibe are all unique. I spent just over three weeks in this country having some… 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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Tribe Profile: The Crocodile Men of Papua New Guinea
The Crocodile Men of Papua New Guinea undergo a brutal rite of passage ritual involving skin cutting. The ritual takes over an hour and each initiate will receive more than 1,000 two centimeter lacerations across their back, glutes and chest. As the cuts heal, they form keloids resembling the skin of a crocodile.
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Haus Tambaran or Spirit House of Papua New Guinea
Haus Tambaran is a Tok Pisin phrase that translates into “Spirit House” and describes a type of traditional ancestral worship house specific to the Eastern Sepik region of Papua New Guinea.
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East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient…
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Papua New Guinea: The Hagen Festival
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient…
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Papua New Guinea: The Paiyakuna Show
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient…
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The Papua New Guinea Highlands: A Place Like No Other
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient…
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Papua New Guinea Culture and Tribes: A Place Like No Other
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient…
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