Honorable Mention TOKYO-2020 People / Culture

The Warrior

  • Photographer
    Markus Korenjak
  • Agency / Studio
    Markus Korenjak Photography

Once a year, the indigenous tribes of the Dani, Yali, and Lani people begin a long and difficult journey to celebrate together in the Baliem Valle, West Neuguinea. Their cultural celebrations last for several days. Beside performances of traditional dances and songs, the strongest and most experienced warriors of each tribe display their martial arts prowess with spears, bows, and arrows.

TIFA logo
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.