Sing Sing

Alcester island Along the road Chimbu Highlands Kaibola Karawari village Mud Men Panaete Island Port Moresby Rabaul Sepic river Sing Sing Trobriand Islands Woodlark island

Papua New Guinea

The Highlands

A "Sing-Sing" is that
ceremonial occasion where
one village meets with another village
often to pay off an obligation.

 

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parading a snake

 

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bringing the gifts

 

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the gathering

 

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an archer

 

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woman with bilum

 

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participants

 

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women

 

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common boy's toy made from nuts

 

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other children

 

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loading the bundles

 

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trinket shop in CHIMBU

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Alcester island Along the road Chimbu Highlands Kaibola Karawari village Mud Men Panaete Island Port Moresby Rabaul Sepic river Sing Sing Trobriand Islands Woodlark island

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