A Papua New Guinea Highlander's coming-of-age dance, featuring a unique half-brown clay, half-white paint costume, marks a new house celebration with
The photo captures a powerful moment from a Highlands ritual in Papua New Guinea. A traditional dancer, adorned with half his body covered in earthy brown clay and the other half in striking white paint, performs a unique dance. This ceremony is not only a coming-of-age celebration but also marks the auspicious occasion of a new house's construction. The dancer's vivid body paint and dynamic movement embody the deep cultural significance of this traditional rite, symbolizing transformation and community renewal.
Size: 3350px × 5438px
Location: Papua New Guinea
Photo credit: © Anton Selve / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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