Papua New Guinea

Monday, October 1, 2012

Papua New Guinea

New country WOOT! Card show the Huli wigmen who live in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and are famous for creating ornate headdresses crafted of feathers, ornamental items and their own shorn hair woven into elaborate wigs.

Big, heartfelt thanks to friend Ed who is in Papua New Guinea doing development work for one year. Check out his blog here.

Stamp commemorating celebrated local artist Philip Yobale.

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Unknown04 October, 2012 16:55
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Monday, October 1, 2012

Papua New Guinea

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