The mythical river of Oceanic art
Sepik
One of the great rivers of the world, lined with villages whose spirit houses, carvings and masks fill museum collections. Crocodile scarification, initiation and a living tradition of art make the Sepik a legendary region for filmmakers.
What to film
- Spirit houses and master carvers
- Crocodile initiation and scarification
- Life on the river by dugout canoe
- The Sepik Crocodile Festival
- Samaritan Aviation
- Deforestation and logging
- Agroforestry
- NGO projects
Practical information
Getting there — Fly to Wewak, road to the river, then motorised canoes; stays in villages.
When to go — Sepik Crocodile Festival in August.
We filmed here — France 3 — Air Samaritain in the Sepik
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