Image: Chief Koken Kauage from Minj, Waghi wearing a Geru Peng wig

Chief Koken Kauage from Minj, Waghi Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea, wearing his full traditional 'bilas', consisting of an elaborate Geru Peng wig decorated with Birds of Paradise plumes, in front of the exhibition entrance

Photographer:

Carl Bento

Rights:

© Australian Museum

Last Updated: 24 February 2012