Enter a land where stone-age culture exists just a few steps from the modern world. Amid a rugged landscape of rainforests, waterfalls, and jagged mountains, you’ll find ancient civilizations rich with tradition.

Costumes of colorful feathers, body paint, shell ornaments, mud masks, elaborate wigs, and woven grasses provide endless contrasts for the photographer. Spirit houses—“haus tambaran”— carry age-old symbolism. Papua New Guinea’s art and handicrafts are world-renowned, and reflect its great diversity of cultures. Pottery, carved wooden masks and bowls, bilum or string bags, baskets, ceremonial axes, clay and bamboo ornaments, charms and musical instruments all make unique souvenirs of an unforgettable place. Uncover the secrets of this fascinating land.

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