Papua Original | -tugurere

Family and tribe are the center of social life, with villages often communicating via the beating of hollowed log drums. History of West Papua

The Asmat people are world-renowned woodcarvers. They create intricate carvings representing ancestor spirits, often carved from mangrove trees. PAPUA ORIGINAL -TUGURERE

The coastal and riverine regions, specifically around the Asmat region—which includes areas that were explored by the Dutch in the early 20th century, such as near the Agats area (Tugurere)—are renowned for their profound connection to the spirit world. Family and tribe are the center of social

The New Guinea highlands are one of the few places in the world where agriculture was developed independently, around 7,000 BC. PAPUA ORIGINAL -TUGURERE

Traditional villages feature longhouses where community life and rituals take place.