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Papua New Guinea is a photographer's paradise. It's home to more than a thousand ancient tribes, or groups of people. Many tribes have their own language and style of dress. Check out some of their cool costumes below.


Serene Scene
Serene Scene
Thick jungles cover the center of Papua New Guinea. Many tribes live on these steep mountains.
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Mud Man
Mud Man
This man belongs to the Asaro tribe. For years, the tribe's warriors terrorized their enemies with scary mud masks.
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Proud Performers
Proud Performers
Huli warriors perform at the Mount Hagen tribal festival, or sing-sing. About 40,000 people attend the festival each year.
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