And so begins the construction of a house: material collection, all made in hard work themselves.

In the same area a highly modern house of a catechist, a great square house, with door and windows, a corrugated roof, boards somewhat groomed, a place around the house

An entrance to what might be called a street in the Waghete Area (also Wissel Lake Area). The last hut can even be called modern: instead of a regular leaf roof, the proud owner has put up some corrugated iron sheets.

An "idyllic" small hut in the same area, in the early morning, as the wife prepares breakfast: baked turnips. The fence of the hut is very primitive, not to say poorly made.

A house in the Wissel Lake Area. These huts are made of split "boards", all very rude. The connections are made with plant fibers. The floor is at a certain distance from the ground, so the pigs can dwell underneath. In the center is always a fire, especially necessary at night, because it can get really cold. Moreover, the smoke dissipates mosquitoes. Adjacent to this hut a part of the fence is visible - to ensure that the pigs do not enter the grounds of the neighbor. If it still happens, the neighbor has the right to kill the pig.

Scenic pictures of houses on Sentani Lake, rather: at Sentani Lake, as these houses stand on stilts in the water. Advantages: always water at hand, no separate toilet required and the fish silently eliminate all waste.

Scenic pictures of houses on the Sentanimeer, rather, at the Sentani lake, as these houses are built on stilts in the water. Advantages: always near water , require no separate toilet, the fish make for silent elimination of all waste.

Scenic pictures of houses on the Sentanimeer, rather, at the Sentani lake, as these houses stand on stilts in the water. Advantages: always water at hand, require no separate toilet, the fish make for silent elimination of all waste. - The construction of cabins in different areas is completely different. In the Baliem Valley double round cabins are built with a very high threshold. This to counter attacks, so that the arrows not come through the double wall. What do those people had a carefree life: always be on guard, not to be surprised. And then there are still people in our countries who romanticize this life. Forget it. When a young man wants to marry, he must show to the parents of his wife to be an all-round specialist: he must build a house, good with bows and arrows and handle the rough work of the gardens.

On a beach near Nabire I found these vessels, all equipped with a cabin, so they are protected against the burning sun.

A very fine example is planned here. For shipping, including the north coast