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Koo Yandabage
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Koo Yandabage, a speaker of Ipili, in Tari, Papua New Guinea
Interviewing
Photograph by Joanie D. Nasher
The Enduring Voices team interviews Koo Yandabage and Sam Ako, both Ipili speakers, at Tari. Thomas Nokondi (far left) observes.
Huli Wigmen
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Huli men of the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea in traditional sing-sing dress. Women dancers: Ipari & Abi; Men dancers (left to right) Tumbu, Hangu, Pipe, Habije, Wakape, Ajaku, Gibe, Tangeriye; Huli sing-sing dance: Mali, Ceremony face paint: Mali-ambua-hare, Drum: Tabaga, Huli hair wig: Manda-mindi, Shells: Tange.
Ganabi Sebo
Photograph by Chris Rainier
David Harrison and Greg Anderson of the Enduring Voices team interview Ganabi Sebo, a speaker of Foe, near Tari, Papua New Guinea.
Thomas Nokondi
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Thomas Nokondi, a Huli speaker in Papua New Guinea
Video Playback
Photograph by Chris Rainier
David Harrison and Greg Anderson of the Enduring Voices team view video playback with Ganabi Sebo, a Foe speaker, near Tari, Papua New Guinea.
Joycelyn Teke
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Joycelyn Teke, a Huli speaker of Southern Highlands province, Papua New Guinea
Luis Kolisio on the Karawari River
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Luis Kolisi, a Yokoim speaker of Kundiman village on the Karawari river, Papua New Guinea, here shown modelling traditional body paint for tourists. Decoration: Andi pulu la.
Translation
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Felix Andi, Yokoim community leader of Kundiman village, consults with Greg Anderson (left) and David Harrison (center) to translate a Yokoim song.
Ivino Sabakui
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Ivino Sabakui, a Wamut speaker, in Wamburmas Village, Karawari Region, Papua New Guinea
Nick Waikay, Councilor of Konmei Village
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Nick Waikay, councilor of Konmei village, of the Yokoim, in the Karawari area of Papua New Guinea
Nick Waikay, Councilman of Konmei Village
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Nick Waikay, councilman of Konmei village, is dressed for a performance of the Yokoim origin myth.
Nick Waikay and His Wife Merilyn
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Nick Waikay, councilor of Konmei village, and his wife, Merilyn, of the Yokoim, in the Karawari area of Papua New Guinea
Enduring Voices Team
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Nick Waikay, councilman of Konmei village, with the Enduring Voices team (left to right): Greg Anderson, David Harrison and Chris Rainier.
Luis Kolisi
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Luis Kolisi, a Yokoim speaker and singer of Kundiman village on the Karawari river, shown in his everyday dress in Papua New Guinea
Karim Rribal Dancers
Photograph by Chris Rainier
A Karim tribe intiation dance in the Yimas 2 village, Karawari river region, Papua New Guinea. Karawari dance: Manbinyira, Mask: Timbuwun, Drums: Wangin, Headresses: Yangiliban, Female and male body art: Karatim.
A Karim Tribe Intiation Dance
Photograph by Chris Rainier
A Karim tribe intiation dance in the Yimas 2 village, Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea. Karawari dance: Manbinyira, Mask: Timbuwun, Drums: Wangin, Headresses: Yangiliban, Female and male body art: Karatim.
A Karim Tribe Intiation Dance
Photograph by Chris Rainier
A Karim tribe intiation dance in the Yimas 2 village, Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea. Karawari dance: Manbinyira, Mask: Timbuwun, Drums: Wangin, Headresses: Yangiliban, Female and male body art: Karatim.
Christina Yimasinant
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Christina Yimasinant, a Karim (Yimas) speaker from the Karawari river region of Papua New Guinea. Facial art painting: Karatim.
Gibe and Pipe, Huli Wigmen
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Gibe and Pipe, Huli wigmen, in Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. Traditional ceremonial paint colors: Mali-ambua-hare, Waterfall: Iba-Fugu.
Chris Rainier Photographs Performance
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Chris Rainier of the Enduring Voices team photographs a member of the Asaro tribe, dressed here for a cultural performance. Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea.
Dr. Greg Anderson Interviewing Panau Speakers
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Dr. Greg Anderson of the Enduring Voices team interviews speakers of the Panau language in Matugar village, Papua New Guinea.
Dr. David Harrison and Panau Speakers
Photograph by Chris Rainier
John Agid (left) and other Panau speakers of Matugar village consult with Dr. David Harrison.
Joe Mawob of Papua New Guinea
Photograph by Chris Rainier
Joe Mawob, a speaker of the endangered Panau language, in Matugar village, Papua New Guinea

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