Cannibalism in Oceania
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Cannibalism in Oceania is well documented for many parts of this region, with reports ranging from the early modern period to, in a few cases, the 21st century. Some archaeological evidence has also b
A cannibal feast on Tanna, Vanuatu, c. 1885–1889
Korowai people of New Guinea practised cannibalism until very recent times
Scene from outside a Fijian bure kalou (temple) with a victim about to be consumed – drawing by Alexandre de Bar (c. 1860)
Korowai people
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The Korowai, also called the Kolufo, live in southeastern Papua in the Indonesian provinces of South Papua and Highland Papua. Their tribal area is split by the borders of Boven Digoel Regency, Mappi
Cannibalism in Oceania
…wherein dogs could not be eaten and they had to be kept from breathing on food, unlike humans who could be eaten and with whom food could be shared. The Korowai tribe of south-eastern Papua could be one of the last surviving tribes in the world engaging in cannibalism. A local cannibal cult killed and ate victims…
Korowai Treehouse 5
Korowai Treehouse 3