Mountain Warrior Turned Peaceful Celebrant

Category: Travel Portraits

 

Photo and caption by Paul Dwyer

From a culture engaged in deadly tribal warfare, Papua New Guinea tribe members now wear their body decorations of brilliant colors to compete peacefully with other tribes in annual Sing Sings where hundreds dance to the pulsating beat of chants and drums, shaking the ground, and creating a visual overload of a diverse people.

Location: Papua New Guinea - Highlands - May 2011

 

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