FUBU
“Time flows without pause, waiting for no one. Cherish every moment.”
The Yonki tribe, residing in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, rely on fishing and hunting in the Yauna river and nearby jungle. But in 2011, construction of the largest dam in the country began, forcing them to abandon their territory and move closer to the city. As they interact with the modern world, they learn about unfamiliar emotions like greed, wrath, and envy.
Group of indigenous people with traditional attire, looking serious, in black and white photo.
A group of young boys with serious expressions holding spears and shields, shirtless, standing close together outdoors.
A group of indigenous people, mostly shirtless men and boys with traditional clothing and weapons, gathered together, looking serious and attentive.
Group of children and young adults with dark skin, some holding spears, looking directly at the camera, under bright sky.
Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous people with traditional attire and jewelry, looking in various directions.
A group of indigenous men with short hair, some with pierced ears, standing closely together, holding bows and arrows, in a traditional ceremony or gathering.
Three indigenous men with dark skin and traditional hairstyle pose closely together against a white background. The man in the foreground has a beard, and the other two have short hair. One of the men is holding a long spear.
A black-and-white photograph of indigenous people wearing traditional clothing, some holding spears, gathering outdoors.
A group of young boys with dark skin, shirtless and wearing traditional sarongs, gathered closely and looking intently at the camera, holding spears and sticks.
A shirtless man with dark skin, short curly hair, and intense eyes holding a bow and arrow, surrounded by other people, in a black and white photo.
Black and white photo of several indigenous people with traditional hairstyles, wearing minimal clothing, gathered closely together, displaying serious expressions.