Up the River in Head Hunting Territory
Up the River in Head Hunting Territory
The Asmat region of Indonesia is know for its head hunters and jungle. For the fourth most populous country in the world, Indonesia has a lot of very wild areas. We visited a native village in the Asmat. The people here used to be head hunters, but supposedly have mostly stopped. Their spirituality is largely based around their ancestors and protections from bad spirits. Much of the mysticism is centered on the men's house.
We visited their village, their men's house and took part in a Canoe Ceremony. The Canoe is made in secret, then with a big flourish it is revealed to the village and launched.
Sunday, May 16, 2010