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Asaro arrest by FBI. AP photo from Jan 24, 2014, issue of White Plains Journal News.
#OTD (Jan 23) in 2014, reputed #Bonanno mobster Vincent #Asaro, 79, is charged in connection with the $6 million #Lufthansa heist of 1978.
#NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
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These Asaro heads are taking form little by little.
Let's see if I can finish them by the end of this week.
#AsaroHead #Asaro #DigitalPaint #DigitalArt #PaintToolSai #Sketch #DigitalPainting #Art #Artists #Drawing #DigitalDrawing #DigitalArtists #WIP #WorkInProgress
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This photograph captures an Asaro tribesman participating in a Moko Moko dance, a traditional performance of the Asaro “Mudmen” people of Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the tribesman’s striking handcrafted mask, made of natural materials such as clay, wood, and plant fibers. The mask features bold red and black painted patterns, large circular eyes, a pronounced nose, and a wide mouth showing protruding teeth — all contributing to its fearsome expression. Around the mask’s top, tufts of grass or fur add texture and motion. The dancer’s body is painted with white clay, a hallmark of Asaro ceremonial costume symbolizing spirits or ancestral figures. He wears necklaces made of beads and shells, enhancing the ceremonial aesthetic. The background shows a lush, green forest, likely the natural environment where such rituals are performed, grounding the image in its cultural and geographical context. The dynamic, close-up composition and intense gaze of the mask evoke the spiritual energy and dramatic power of the Moko Moko dance. Credited to Gregory Rothman (2025)
So, this is kind a tough one to rationalize for #ColorADay #GreenSat but I’m running with it. An #Asaro tribesman leads the performance of the Moko Moko dance.
#PNG #PeopleOfBlueSky ##BlueSkyArtShow #Shiny #Photohour #Photography
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky#PhotographersUnited
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Papuan mudman- a traditional figure from the Asaro Valley in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands, wears a large handmade clay mask with exaggerated features — oversized ears, a ridged brow, deep eye holes, a pointed nose, a fierce open mouth with a protruding tongue. Dot & line patterns decorate the mask, bead earrings hang from the ears, and he holds a staff wrapped in dried plant fibers. Their skin is smeared with pale mud, blending with the mask to create a ghostly appearance. Dense green foliage in the background hints at a tropical forest. Mudmen (Holosa) originate from a centuries-old legend. After defeat in battle, the Asaro fled into a river. Emerging at night covered in pale mud, their enemies mistook them for spirits and fled. The clay masks & performances recreate the fearsome look and protect their people. Mudmen performances remain a powerful symbol of Asaro identity, resilience, and creativity, often featured in cultural festivals and tourism events. The mask’s exaggerated features — large ears, bulging eyes, & snarling mouth — mimic spirits or ancestors, embodying the supernatural. Appearing inhuman draws on the belief that spirits hold great power, causing enemies to hesitate or flee. The tongue symbolizes mockery, aggression, & fearless strength, intimidating foes and warding off evil. A circular forehead mark, called the “eye of the spirit,” suggests heightened perception or ancestral connection & may represent spirit possession granting strength and authority. Dot patterns & carved lines often signify clan lineage, invoked spirits, or past battles & may act as protective symbols. Using mud and clay connects the wearer to land & ancestors, transforming them from vulnerable humans into powerful spirit-warriors — a direct echo of the original Asaro legend. Each detail of a mudman mask is psychological & spiritual armor. More than a disguise, it is a tool of ritual, protection, & storytelling, deeply woven into the worldview of the Asaro people.
An #Asaro Valley #Mudman - #Holosa - during a performance at his village. The performance, at times was genuinely intimidating.Tap image for more info.
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #Spooktober #Weapon #ArtYear #31DaysOfHalloween #portrait #PapuaNewGuinea
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learning to cheat with the asaro head (ft my oc magnolia 🗿)
#art #digitalart #oc #study #asaro #asarohead
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These clothes are embarrassing
Neo Asari - Gakuen iDOLMASTER
Drawn by ユウガオ (Yuugao)
#waifu #animewaifu #animegirl #animeart #mangaart #game #gacha #gakuen #idolmaster #idol #idolm@ster #miniskirt #bust #neo #asaro #tights
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Goroka Mudmen, Papua New Guinea
+ my short film on PNG : youtu.be/0z01jruNEfI?...
#travel #Asaro #PNG #travelphotography #photography #travelfilm #shortfilm
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Asaro Mudman Papua New Guinea. Legend has it that the Mudmen were defeated by an opposing 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. The Asaro Mudmen come from just outside the town of Goroka in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.
Asaro Mudmen
Legend has it that the Mudmen were defeated by an opposing tribe and forced to flee into the Asaro River. The enemy saw them rise from the muddy banks covered in mud and thought they were spirits.
#PapuaNewGuinea #mudman #spirits #remote #travel #photography #nikon #tribes #asaro
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