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The Asmat, Irian Jaya is a favorite tourist attraction of Irian Jaya. It is difficult to access The Asmat, Irian Jaya but it is an important tourist destination of Indonesia . The people of Asmat in Irian Jaya inhabit in the distant southeastern coast in the region of Agats. The Asmat, Irian Jaya has still preserved its natural wilderness. Asmat region stretches up to an area of about 10,000 square miles. The mangroves and swamps impart a rugged appearance to the Asmat Region.

It was during the 1960s that the primitive craft of woodcarving in Asmat has become well-known. The United Nations had supported the project. The sole intention of supporting the project was to promote the primitive art of woodcarving so that it does not become extinct. There are regular flights between Ujung Pandang, Jayapura and Jakarta. You can also avail the other flights that are available from Bali, Surabaya and Ambon. There is a museum in Agats. The museum is a storehouse of woodcarvings and several other objects.

A number of masterworks have been created by the woodcarving techniques. In earlier times, shields were the symbol of ancestors. The shield is made up of plank of the mangrove tree. There are several symbols of flying foxes, bones of wild boar and the tails of kangaroos and a lot more. In order to bring the ancestor’s spirit to the war shields a special feast is conducted. The fast is named as Yamas Pokumbu. Asmat drums are yet another important piece of art. The drum is made up of single piece of wood. Head hunting symbols are carved at the handle of the drum. Bone knives and bone daggers also contribute to the art of Asmat.

Tourism in Irian Jaya is aided with the immaculate beaches and the scenic islands. Tourists plan for the Irian Jaya Travel though it is difficult to access the remote place.

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