In the Eastern Highlands in Papua New Guinea lies the Asaro Mudmen, a people known for their strange masks made with clay, and pigs’ teeth. Legend has it that a man who wanted to attend a wedding ceremony four generations ago did not have suitable clothes. Another legend has it that they were caught in the middle of a war which saw a lot of Asaro men injured. The Asaro men decided to hide in the muddy banks of the Asaro River. Unlike their masks, Asaro Mudmen are a nice set who are willing to share what has become a culture with other people.

Source: The Guardian April 18, 2018 06:56 UTC