“Before They Pass Away” Project by Photographer Jimmy Nelson

The Asaro cover themselves in mud, wear terrifying masks and brandish spears. Legend has it that the Mudmen were defeated by an enemy tribe and forced to flee into the Asaro River. They waited until dusk before attempting to escape. The enemy saw them rise from the muddy banks covered in mud and thought they were spirits. Terrified, they ran back to their village. After that episode, all of the neighbouring villages came to believe the Asaro had the spirits of the river on their side. Clever elders of the village saw the advantage of this and kept the illusion alive. (Photo and caption by Jimmy Nelson)
“Before They Pass Away” Project by Photographer Jimmy Nelson
   
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