
Owus
a village in the
Asmat, Irian Jaya, Indonesia

Welcome to our village

women dancing

the drum

a women

women with heavy face paint

father and son

women

man with nose ornament

mother and child

a man

men painted and ready for celebration

women carrying basket with head strap

women

couple walking in village

family group

a mock battle

enemy down

returning from the battle

at home wishing us goodbye
Photos of Owus ceremonial poles
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