New guinea people

New Guinea is home to over 1,000 ethnic groups, each with their own distinct culture, language, and traditions. Here are some of the main ethnic groups found in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Indonesian province of West Papua:

Papua New Guinea (PNG):

  1. Huli: Known for their elaborate headdresses and body paint, the Huli people live in the Southern Highlands Province.
  2. Enga: The Enga people are known for their traditional warfare and are found in the Enga Province.
  3. Chimbu: The Chimbu people are known for their traditional fighting sticks and are found in the Chimbu Province.
  4. Kalam: The Kalam people are known for their traditional basket weaving and are found in the Eastern Highlands Province.
  5. Tolai: The Tolai people are known for their traditional farming practices and are found in the East New Britain Province.
  6. Baining: The Baining people are known for their traditional masks and are found in the East New Britain Province.
  7. Simbu: The Simbu people are known for their traditional music and dance and are found in the Simbu Province.

West Papua (Indonesia):

  1. Dani: The Dani people are known for their traditional clothing and are found in the Baliem Valley.
  2. Lani: The Lani people are known for their traditional warfare and are found in the Jayapura Regency.
  3. Asmat: The Asmat people are known for their traditional wood carvings and are found in the Asmat Regency.
  4. Amungme: The Amungme people are known for their traditional hunting practices and are found in the Jayapura Regency.
  5. Kamoro: The Kamoro people are known for their traditional fishing practices and are found in the Merauke Regency.

Other ethnic groups:

  1. Papuan: The Papuan people are the indigenous people of New Guinea and are found throughout the island.
  2. Melanesian: The Melanesian people are a broader group that includes the Papuan people and other ethnic groups found in the Pacific Islands.
  3. Austronesian: The Austronesian people are a group of people who migrated to New Guinea from Taiwan and the Philippines.

It's worth noting that the term "New Guinea" is often used to refer to the indigenous people of the island, but it's not a specific ethnic group. The term "Papuan" is often used to refer to the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea, while "Melanesian" is often used to refer to the indigenous people of the Pacific Islands.