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Chimbu Tribe sent on 28 Febbraio 2026 (11:20) by Roberto Pazzi. 2 comments, 312 views.

at 20mm, 1/250 f/6.3, ISO 2000, hand held.

Portrait of a Chimbu woman and baby (Papua New Guinea). HUMANKIND, my premium, limited-edition, museum-quality standard book featuring over 200 large-format photos. Available on my website: https://robertopazziphoto.com The Chimbu tribes live in Chimbu Province, also known as Simbu Province, in the central highlands within the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. This mountainous area is marked by steep valleys and fertile land that supports subsistence agriculture. Sweet potatoes are the staple crop, and pigs play an important economic and ceremonial role. The name Chimbu was introduced by Australian explorers in 1934, who heard the word simbu, an expression of pleasant surprise in the local language, spoken by the inhabitants during early encounters. Over time, this term became the name used to identify both the people and the province. The Chimbu are known for their impressive ceremonial dress, especially large headdresses made from birds of paradise feathers, often worn during sing sings, traditional cultural festivals. They decorate their bodies with kina shells and use clay, mud, plant oils, and pig fat to paint and protect their skin, creating a glossy appearance and helping retain warmth in the cool highland climate. Traditionally, communities lived in dispersed settlements rather than centralized villages. Houses were oval or rectangular with earthen floors and thatched roofs. Men stayed in large communal houses called hausman, often built on ridges for defensive purposes, while women, children, and pigs lived in separate dwellings. Today, modern influences have changed many aspects of daily life, and most couples now live together, though traditional customs remain an important part of Chimbu identity. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo

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Juza	sent on 01 Marzo 2026 (9:46) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) always your photos extraordinary! this one then has a particularly pictorial aspect!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on 01 Marzo 2026 (10:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Juza!

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