"Ring of Fire"

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Asmat, Irian Jaya, Indonesia

Scenes from

"The Ring of Fire"

by

Lawrence Blair and Lorne Blair

 

    

people of the Asmat and how they get about in this tide water covered land

 

    

carving the ceremonial poles

 

    

one pole for each of the local villagers whose death is to be atoned

 

    

raising the poles before the general counsel

 

    

larva as a tasty snack and painting their faces for battle

 

    

in full dress and off to the enemy village to find the victim to avenge the death of the villagers

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