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The Hewa of Papua New Guinea
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Deep in Papau New Guinea, an island that is home to more than 700 ethnic groups, Les joins the Hewa people in a ceremony to honor their ancestors -- by preserving the skulls of the dead.
Visiting The Hewa People Deep in Papau New Guinea, an island that is home to more than 700 ethnic groups, Les joins the Hewa people in a ceremony to honor their ancestors -- by preserving the skulls of the dead. Beyond Survival 01:06 September 15, 2010 15249 -
On a remote jungle hillside in Papua New Guinea, Les joins in with the Hewa as they clear land to build a garden. Without agriculture, the people cannot survive - hunting simply doesn't provide enough food. Each tree in a several-acre garden must ...
Hacking Out A Garden On a remote jungle hillside in Papua New Guinea, Les joins in with the Hewa as they clear land to build a garden. Without agriculture, the people cannot survive - hunting simply doesn't provide enough food. Each tree in a several-acre garden must ... Beyond Survival 01:55 September 15, 2010 4802 -
Les spends the night inside a hut and gets a glimpse inside the lifestyle of the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea.
Inside the Hut Les spends the night inside a hut and gets a glimpse inside the lifestyle of the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea. Beyond Survival 01:35 September 15, 2010 4313 -
After countless hours climbing, Les makes it to the remote mountain location where the Hewa await him, dressed in their best finery. The Hewa will perform, in secret, their sacred ceremony known as Cumoutin.
Honoring the Dead After countless hours climbing, Les makes it to the remote mountain location where the Hewa await him, dressed in their best finery. The Hewa will perform, in secret, their sacred ceremony known as Cumoutin. Beyond Survival 01:27 September 15, 2010 3991 -
An aged guide leads Les into a Hewa village, where they will perform a secret ritual, raising the bones of their dead from the earth, and placing the skulls in a hut of honor.
Secret Ritual An aged guide leads Les into a Hewa village, where they will perform a secret ritual, raising the bones of their dead from the earth, and placing the skulls in a hut of honor. Beyond Survival 01:39 September 15, 2010 4216
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- The Hewa of Papua New Guinea
- Les Stroud journeys deep into the jungles of Papua New Guinea to raise the dead in a rarely-seen and long-forbidden ritual.
- List Added: September 15, 2010
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- Deep in Papau New Guinea, an island that is home to more than 700 ethnic groups, Les joins the Hewa people in a ceremony to honor their ancestors -- by preserving the skulls of the dead.
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Video Added: September 15, 2010
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