BD/37/196 - 
pigs 1

pigs 1

Objectcode
BD/37/196
Description
During a walk in the Baliem Valley, I seem a little too close to a pig sowing with piglets. She was instantly ready to attack me, so I waited at a respectful distance, to Mrs with her family was drawn further into the field. - About pigs would certainly be a whole book to write. Here are just some superficial communications. Pigs are the wealth of Papua. For large events: marriage, death, peace negotiations pigs play a very important role, alongside the famous shells. Obviously, the latter now almost history. The paper money is now ubiquitous.
Persons
Kuypers o.f.m., Casimirus (Producer)
Year
1975

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Image type
Dia positive
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Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Explorationressort Eastern Highlands » Baliem