Tag Archive | "tribes"
The Cannibalistic Tree People of Papua
High above the forest floor, deep in the swampy lowland jungles of Papua, tree houses greet the eyes of explorers trekking into what remains one of the last remote corners of the globe. These constructions are the homes of the Kombai and the neighbouring Korowai, tribal people numbering in the thousands who decorate their bodies with bones and may still count cannibalism among their customs.
Continue reading...Journey to Meet the Eagle Hunters of the Eastern Mongolian Steppes
Friday, March 27, 2009
Being a plant hunter might not sound like the most thrilling job in the world; but in the 19th Century, plant hunters were an exceptional bunch – botanists who were not only scientifically clued-up but were real Indiana Jones types, forever setting off to far-flung corners of the globe in search of rare finds. In the latest book by Sanjida O’Connell, a plant hunter is even described adventuring as far as the Eastern Steppes of Mongolia and having some pretty special encounters.
Continue reading...The Secret Museum of Mankind
Thursday, October 16, 2008
First published in 1942 by elusive Manhattan House publications, the book is something of a mystery. Touted as 'Five Volumes in One', even though it was never available as anything but, the 1,000 page gilded book has no authors, no image credits, no copyright, no date and no index. It is purely a compilation of amazing images gathered from around the globe by nameless photographers and anthropologists.
Continue reading...The Insane Tribal Bungee Jumpers of Vanuatu
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Imagine taking a nose-dive from the top of a 75 foot bamboo tower, plummeting to the ground, with nothing but vines attached to your feet. Hundreds of your fellow tribesmen stand patientienly in awe and expectation, jeering at your demise. Well, that's exactly what happens during the Naghol festival on Pentecost Island, Vanuatu.
Continue reading...Masked Gunmen Attack Amazon Tribe
Monday, June 30, 2008
Image by CIR/Survival The moment masked gunman opened fire on Indian tribespeople in Brazil was captured in extraordinary footage released last week by human rights groups. Ten people, including six children, were injured in the attack which is the latest outbreak of violence in the ongoing feud [...]
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
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