PNG’s rich history of art

Gummi Fridriksson is passionate about all things PNG and enjoys sharing his vast knowledge, and local insights, through his blogs.

It’s little surprise Papua New Guinea features a rich history of art and items of cultural significance. After all, this is a nation with 7000 identified cultural groups and a history that can be traced back around 60,000 years.

Importantly, this culture and art is readily showcased in a host of museums around the nation that each offer an insight into the traditions of the many provinces.

Here’s a quick snapshot of just some of the best places to catch a glimpse of the rich art of Papua New Guinea.