Baliem valey's mummies

Dani village in the Kurulu area, Baliem valley, Papua Barat, Indonesia

Image © 2007 Carlo Ottaviano Casana

Wim Tok Mabel's mummy held by one of his descendant. Apparently the mummy is 362 years old. Wim Tok Mabel was a "big man" and everybody in the valley wanted his advices. Even nowadays somebody is looking for his advice! Sumpaima village, Baliem valley (Papua Barat, Indonesia).

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Published on 1/20/07

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