Nestled along the southwestern shore of the Arafura Sea in South Papua, Indonesia, the Asmat people stand as a unique cultural entity within the vast tapestry of New Guinean ethnicity. Spanning an expansive 18,000 square kilometers, their homeland encompasses diverse ecosystems, from mangroves to lowland rainforests, all sheltered within the revered confines of the Lorentz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For the Asmat, their connection...