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Old 21st December 2007, 12:29 PM   #1
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Stuff on west Papuans.
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Old 21st December 2007, 12:51 PM   #2
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Unfortunately, the photo does not show the bolo/knife in its entirety. Thus, the spear and the scarification are probably the best evidences available.

Still, we have not found a similar spear or scarification design that can positively ID the man. More research is needed

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Old 21st December 2007, 01:33 PM   #3
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Some stuff here and far from certain especially about older practices.


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