Goroka, Indonesia - Papua New Guinea
From series “Wildest Tribes Avoiding Civilization”
The Goroka tribe of Papua New Guinea is world-known due to its age-old traditions. The Goroka men wear beautiful headdresses covered in parrot feathers and feathers of birds of paradise. Adornments made of seashells are considered the most valuable ones. They are a sign of prosperity and wealth. Very often a shell necklace is presented to a local girl by her future husband before the wedding. The tradition of wearing jewelry made of shells dates back hundreds of years ago, when tiny pieces of pearl replaced the money.
The Goroka people existed in isolation from the outside world through no fault of their own. The persistence of tribal wars and harsh natural conditions is the cause of their separation. Their way of life differs little from the way of life of ordinary people. There are strong families in the tribe, all of whose members have their own responsibilities. The most senior representative is considered the head of the family.
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