21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Asaro Mudmen
The Asaro Mudmen create ghostly masks, deterring rival tribes from their sacred land. Concealed as spirits, they lie in wait within the forest, ready to defend when the opportune moment arrives.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Asaro, Papua New Guinea |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM4 |
| Copyright: | © Tyler Schiffman |