Huliwigmen, Ambua Falls, Tari Valley XV 66 (5/9)
- 62 x 110 cm
- Fotografie in oplage
- Lambda print op dibond
Body decoration is an essential part of Papua New Guinean culture, especially among societies in the highlands. The Huli are perhaps best known for their elaborate face paint. It has been said that this was originally war paint, with the vibrant colours being used to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, as well as to create an altered state of consciousness for the Huli warriors.
Bright yellow is often the main colour, made from a clay called ambua. Intricate designs are applied using red and white clay and black charcoal. Face paint is generally applied by men, not only during battle, but also to mark important occasions such as spiritual dances, initiation ceremonies and other rituals. During dances, known as mali, men, women and children apply face paint.
Image from Book: Before They Pass Away.
Since his first internationally acclaimed exploration of Tibet nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson (born in Kent, England, 1967) has traveled to the world's most hidden corners to photograph indigenous peoples. In 2013 he published his first book "Before They Pass Away", making his lifelong dream of creating awareness about the unimaginable diversity of the world a reality.
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Jimmy Nelson
Since his first internationally acclaimed exploration of Tibet nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson (born in Kent, England, 1967) has traveled to the world's most hidden corners to photograph indigenous peoples. In 2013 he published his first book "Before They Pass Away", making his lifelong dream of creating awareness about the unimaginable diversity of the world a reality.
