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What is the significance of painting faces with pig grease, clay, ash and fur during the Baliem Cultural Festival?
What is the significance of painting faces with pig grease, clay, ash and fur during the Baliem Cultural Festival?
It is a traditional practice for the Dani people to intimidate their enemies during the festival.
What did the trekking trip to the Dani villages offer the author?
What did the trekking trip to the Dani villages offer the author?
An opportunity to see the real lifestyle of the Dani people.
What is the reason for people missing fingers among the Dani?
What is the reason for people missing fingers among the Dani?
It is a custom whereby men and women might cut off their fingers if they were left by the loved one.
