Wuauga Man

• Photographer
  Maricruz Sainz De Aja
• Technical Info
  Iso 100 85 Mm F/1.8 1/125 Sec
• Photo Date
  Sept 11, 2022

Portrait of an elder from the Wauga tribe, beautifully lit in profile. His striking headdress of feathers and the black mud covering his face serve as symbols of identity, distinguishing him among the tribes. He's holding the bamboo flute, used to mimic the sounds of the birds, a tradition passed down through generations. As the Wauga tribe slowly fades, so too does the art of playing this flute, a poignant reminder of a culture on the verge of extinction in Papua New Guinea.