{"product_id":"2026770000281-secondhand-wigmen-of-papua","title":"Wigmen Of Papua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Tears along folds of jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vivid work of exploration history and anthropology, Wigmen of Papua chronicles the remarkable story of the Huli people of the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a culture renowned for their elaborate wig-wearing traditions and warrior customs. James Sinclair draws on firsthand accounts and historical records to present a richly detailed portrait of early contact between Western explorers and one of the most visually striking indigenous groups in the Pacific. Written with the authority of a seasoned chronicler of Papua New Guinea's history, the narrative captures both the wonder and the complexity of cross-cultural encounter in some of the world's most remote terrain. Sinclair illustrates how the Huli's intricate social structures, ceremonial practices, and fierce independence shaped the course of colonial-era exploration in the region, making this an essential read for anyone captivated by the history of Melanesia and the human stories behind the age of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826033602779,"sku":"2026770000281-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/98cc6ddc-b769-4efb-be5c-a11f3aca9287.png?v=1780311284","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000281-secondhand-wigmen-of-papua","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}