The Soul Behind the Clay

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The Soul Behind the Clay sent on December 10, 2025 (6:53) by Roberto Pazzi. 20 comments, 287 views.

at 35mm, 1/250 f/4.0, ISO 320, hand held.

Portrait of Chimbu Skeleton tribesman (Papua New Guinea). HUMANKIND, my premium, limited-edition, museum-quality standard book featuring over 200 large-format photos is available here: https://robertopazziphoto.com #book The Chimbu Skeleton people, an ethnic and linguistic group numbering about 180,000, first made contact with the western world in 1934. Their origins can be traced back to an intriguing legend born after a significant number of hunters ventured into the mountains but failed to return. Determined to uncover the truth, a brave group of warriors embarked on an expedition to explore the mountains and stumbled upon a cave. Inside, they discovered an abundance of human skeletons and a colossal monster. To deceive the creature, they decided to paint their bodies with skeleton bones made of black and white clay, recreating the appearance of the fallen hunters and blending the painted bones with the actual ones. The ruse succeeded, and as the monster slumbered, the warriors stealthily made their way back to the safety of their village. Nowadays the Chimbu Skeleton paint themselves only during celebrative traditions. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo

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Federico Veneziano

sent on December 10, 2025 (8:21) | This comment has been translated

Really nice, congratulations!

Julo Gaya

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So beautiful

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Federico!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Julo!

Claudio Ricci

sent on December 11, 2025 (0:18) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful image, congratulations!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Claudio!

Marco434

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Amazing image, sincere congratulations
Hi Marco

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Marco!

Bo Larkeed

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Fantastic!

Giancarlo Vetrone

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Wonderful like the whole series :-)

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks bo!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Giancarlo!

Mick Lugnan

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Beautiful!

Fulvio Lagana'

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What a spectacular photo, from a photographic exhibition!

Albieri Sergio

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Marvelous photo!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Mick!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Fulvio!

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Sergio!

Maxviii

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nice composition and
testimony congratulations, Massimo

Roberto Pazzi

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Thanks Massimo!

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