Video: Shocking traditions of the Papuans, which not everyone will understand
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
As you know, each country has its own customs, and representatives of one nationality do not always understand the peculiarities of the mentality of another. The traditions of the Papuans, for example, simply shock and repulse many. It is about them that will be discussed in this review.
The Papuans, in their own way, show respect for the deceased leaders. They do not bury them, but keep them in huts. Some of the creepy, distorted mummies are between 200 and 300 years old.
The largest Papuan tribe in the east of New Guinea, the Juli, was infamous. In the past, they were known as bounty hunters and human meat eaters. Now it is believed that nothing of the kind is happening anymore. However, anecdotal evidence indicates that dismemberment of a person occurs from time to time during magical rituals.
Papuans living in the highlands of New Guinea wear kotekas - cases worn on their male dignity. Kotek are made from local varieties of calabash pumpkin. They replace panties for the Papuans.
The female part of the Papuan Dani tribe often walked without finger phalanges. They cut them off for themselves when they lost close relatives. Today, you can still see fingerless old women in the villages.
Obligatory bride price is measured in pigs. At the same time, the bride's family is obliged to take care of these animals. Women even breastfeed piglets. However, other animals also feed on their breast milk.
In the Papuan tribes, all the main work is done by women. Very often you can see a picture when Papuas, being in the last months of pregnancy, are chopping wood, and their husbands are resting in huts.
Another tribe of Papuans, the Korowai, surprise with their place of residence. They build their homes right in the trees. Sometimes, to get to such a dwelling, you need to climb to a height of 15 to 50 meters. The favorite delicacy of the Korowai is insect larvae. No less interesting customs are present among the Papuan tribe. asaro mudmen who smear themselves with clay and wear terrifying masks.
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