The Sepik region in Papua New Guinea is home to numerous tribes, each with its unique culture, traditions, and way of life. In this list, we’ve compiled information on 50 tribes in the Ambunti and Wewak areas along the Sepik River, including their location, cultural practices, and traditions.
Abelam – Located in the East Sepik Province, famous for their vibrant Yam Cult festival and unique bark paintings.
Arapesh – Found in the Sandaun Province, known for their elaborate initiation ceremonies and traditional dance forms.
Biwat – Residing in the Middle Sepik region, known for their intricate woodcarvings and scarification practices.
Boiken – Located in the Middle Sepik region, famous for their ancestral masks and complex initiation rituals.
Chambri – Inhabitants of the Middle Sepik region, known for their exceptional weaving techniques and colorful face painting.
Iatmul – Found in the Middle Sepik region, known for their intricate carvings, skull racks, and crocodile scarification.
Kambot – Inhabitants of the East Sepik Province, known for their unique garamut drums and rich storytelling traditions.
Karawari – Residing in the East Sepik Province, famous for their distinctive bilum bags, woven hats, and baskets.
Kwoma – Inhabitants of the Middle Sepik region, renowned for their carved totem poles and vibrant traditional dance performances.
Yimam – Found in the Middle Sepik region, known for their elaborate crocodile and spirit masks and intricate body art.
Yangoru Boiken – Residing in the East Sepik Province, famous for their skilled woodcarving and bark cloth production.
Sawos – Located in the East Sepik Province, known for their unique pottery, shell money, and body painting.
Murik – Inhabitants of the Sepik Plains, famous for their ceremonial drumming, skull racks, and mask carving.
Sepik Hill – Found in the East Sepik Province, known for their artistic bilum bags and stunning woven baskets.
Sepik Plains – Residing in the Sepik Plains, famous for their traditional sing-sing performances, dances, and crafts.
Sissano – Located in the West Sepik Province, known for their exquisite shell jewelry, masks, and totem poles.
Tangu – Inhabitants of the East Sepik Province, famous for their distinctive bark paintings and traditional dance forms.
Wogamusin – Found in the Middle Sepik region, known for their intricate carvings and storytelling traditions.
Yenichen – Residing in the East Sepik Province, famous for their unique bark cloth production and vibrant face painting.
Yessan-Mayo – Located in the Sandaun Province, known for their elaborate headdresses, masks, and body ornaments.
Yimas – Inhabitants of the Middle Sepik region, famous for their exceptional basketry and traditional fishing techniques.
Kaup – Found in the Sandaun Province, known for their intricate carvings and ceremonial masks.
Kanduanum – Residing in the Middle Sepik region, famous for their unique architectural style and artistic woven mats.
Ilahita – Located in the East Sepik Province, known for their intricate body art and traditional dance performances.
Mindik – Inhabitants of the East Sepik Province, famous for their skilled pottery and carved wooden utensils.
Kwanga – Found in the East Sepik Province, known for their unique bark paintings and stunning woven baskets.
Meno – Residing in the West Sepik Province, famous for their skilled woodcarving and traditional sing-sing performances.
Kimyal – Located in the Sandaun Province, known for their exceptional basketry and intricate headdresses.
Korogo – Inhabitants of the East Sepik Province, famous for their traditional dance performances and vibrant face painting.
Amangu – Found in the East Sepik Province, known for their exquisite woven baskets
