Original -tugurere — Papua

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.

Traditional villages feature longhouses where community life and rituals take place. 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 coastal and riverine regions, specifically around the

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

In the interior highlands, many communities still maintain traditional lifestyles and, until relatively recent contact, used tools similar to those of prehistoric times. The Asmat & Coastal Traditions (Tugurere Context)

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