The Asmat inhabit the swampy lowlands of southwestern Papua and comprise twelve closely related sub-groups bound by a shared artistic and cultural heritage
to ensure plentiful rainfall and prevent devastating droughts
When skulls are not kept or honored properly
showcasing the rich textile heritage of this coastal Andean culture
Lobi bateba figures have a wide degree of style and are made for a wide range of purposes
Sumatran Lampung Tampan Ship Cloth jarlet The Asmat inhabit the swampyAbung, Pubian, or Paminggir People, c. 18501880 AD, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia A mesmerizing ceremonial textile (tampan) from the Lampung region of southern Sumatra, masterfully woven with finely detailed human figures, mythical creatures, and ancestral shrines. The architectural form depicted likely represents the rumah poyangancestor houses built as memorialscharacterized by pole supported frames with towering conical roofs. The multi tiered