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The Dani Tribes

Dani is the most isolated tribes in Papua. they has unique characteristics, One of their customs is the wearing of an unusual piece of underwear - the Koteka - worn by males which is commonly referred to as a penis sheath and women in the tribe have been known to cut off the end of their own fingers to mark the loss of a relative.


The Asmat


The most ethnic group in Papua is The Asmat with 50.000 (1996). The Asmat is divided into two group based on their living place , there are an ocean and inland.
They are different in terms of language and area.
They were popular by their typical of traditional wood carving

The Asmat has dark skin, wave hair, and 172 cm height.

List of Papua ethnic groups




In Papua, there are so many ethnic groups in Papua.
The following are some of the most well-known ethnic groups of Papua: