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What traditional items did the Dani people use in the Baliem Cultural Festival?
What traditional items did the Dani people use in the Baliem Cultural Festival?
pig grease, clay, ash and fur
What was the purpose of the threatening show of force during the Baliem Cultural Festival?
What was the purpose of the threatening show of force during the Baliem Cultural Festival?
to act as if they were attacking each other, without shedding blood
What was the custom that resulted in people missing fingers among the Dani people?
What was the custom that resulted in people missing fingers among the Dani people?
both men and women might cut off their fingers if they were left by the loved one.
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The Dani People and the Baliem Cultural Festival
- The Dani people used traditional items such as bows, arrows, and headdresses during the Baliem Cultural Festival.
Purpose of the Show of Force
- The threatening show of force during the Baliem Cultural Festival was a demonstration of strength and bravery to impress enemies and allies.
Dani People's Custom
- The Dani people had a custom where women would cut off their fingers as a sign of mourning when a family member died, resulting in many people missing fingers.
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