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Ambunti Mountains (Waskuk Hills)

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Ambunti Mountains (Waskuk Hills), East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

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[Mindja: 8k]

Figure 1: Mindja.

Two groups live on and around the Ambunti Mountains: the Kwoma and the Nukuma. They are often incorrectly referred to collectively as the Waskuk or Washkuk.

[Female nogwi figure: 10k]

Figure 2: Nogwi figure.

Both cultures are yam-based, unlike the sago-based cultures of the Middle Sepik. The annual yam cult cycle uses three terms to refer to the complex rituals and to the objects and social groups associated with them. Yina, mindja and nogwi carvings are linked with their respective ceremonies which take place in the Haus Tambarans after the yam harvest. Pottery is also made and used during yam cult rituals.


[Yina: 7k]

Figure 3: Yina.

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