Between two worlds: struggles of the Asmat people in pictures | Global Development Professional

February 2022 · 4 minute read

Between two worlds: struggles of the Asmat people – in pictures

Facing deforestation on their lands and marginalisation by foreigners, the Asmat people of West Papua, Indonesia, often suffer a crisis of identity. Joshua Irwandi’s photography project, Not A Blank Canvas, documents the tribe and its struggles

Main image: The Pokman feast is a three‑part Asmat feast symbolising resurrection. Photograph: Joshua IrwandiTopics

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