Asmat myth maintains that men were first born out of wood carved by the tribe founder, Fumeripitsj, who decided to carve several human figures from wood. He later crafted drums from tree trunks ...

The paintings of Frank Herrmann, a longtime professor in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at the University of Cincinnati, display a love of visual abundance, at times to a fault.

Revitalizing Asmat museum and architecture - Art & Culture - The Jakarta Post Asmat woodcarving art is the pride of the nation and a legacy that deserves a special place. TheJakartaPost ...

Asmat tribe A Adaobi Onyeakagbu Follow This ancient tribe have been accused by Carl Hoffman, in his exposé novel, Savage Harvest, of killing and eating Michael C. Rockefeller in 1961.

Regarded as one of the most dangerous tribes in the world, the Asmat tribe inhabits the South Papua province of Indonesia, and practices ritual cannibalism. The Asmat people reportedly eat the ...

A bishop in Papua province says the Catholic Church will continue to preserve and support a traditional art festival that portrays reverence for god, other people and the environment. Franciscan ...

Portraits of the life of the tribe: Stunning photos offer rare glimpse into rarely seen world of Indonesian island. Photographer Andrey Gudkov, 42, was granted the rare privilege of spending time ...

Another weeklong itinerary includes the "West Papua & Asmat Tribe Expedition," with two departures: November 8-15, 2025 and November 15-22, 2025.Starting in the vibrant town of Kaimana, the ...

Regarded as one of the most dangerous tribes in the world, the Asmat tribe inhabits the South Papua province of Indonesia, and practices ritual cannibalism. The Asmat people reportedly eat the ...