Papua Culture
Papua New Guinea
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Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, varied culture and peoples of the country made up of more than 600 islands and archipelagos. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
Empowering the Past, Confronting the Future
The Aluni Valley Duna people of Papua New Guinea have met the challenges of the postcolonial world by creatively integrating selected elements of global culture with their own spiritual and mythological heritage, and have succeeded in thus empowering their past as a means of conf
Wood sculpture, 'Asmat Acrobats'
Bukti Suyasa depicts two figures in an impossible pose as one supports the other in a handstand. The upper man brings his feet up over his head like an acrobat. The piece is carved in the style of the Asmat people of Papua.
Wood sculpture, 'Asmat Man'
A stylized personage takes on a regal pose, suggesting he holds an important position in tribal society. Bukti Suyasa depicts an Asmat man from Papua. Their unique woodcarving designs are renowned throughout the world.