KARIMUI

Close-up of a person with face paint and traditional headdress made of feathers and animal fur.
“Survival is only possible when one is part of a group.”

In the Kuman dialect, the word 'Sipu-u-u' means appreciation when receiving a gift, especially during feasts. When the first outsiders encountered the Chimbu region and met the local clans, this was the first word they learned. Today, the entire region is named after this magical word.

Karimui woman, Papua New Guinea

Karimui woman, Papua New Guinea

Karimui Tribe, Papua New Guinea

Karimui Tribe, Papua New Guinea

Karimui Tribe, Papua New Guinea

Karimui Tribe, Papua New Guinea

See Other Tribes