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Primitive Art - Asmat Art II

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Primitive Art - Asmat Art II

A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea. This and the other Indonesian slide sets were taken by American photographer, Karen Melvin, who spent two years, 1974-76, in Indonesia recording various aspects of local culture.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.
A selection of carved figures, canoe prows and ornaments from the Asmat tribe of Irian Java, the Indonesian part of New Guinea.