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Villagers at Payakona Village in a traditional singsing ceremony put on as part of a "compensation". Feathers of multiple species of Birds of Paradise adorn their headdresses, which are famiy heirlooms. Traditional use of feathers such as this continues in New Guinea.

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Villagers at Payakona Village in a traditional singsing ceremony put on as part of a "compensation". Feathers of multiple species of Birds of Paradise adorn their headdresses, which are famiy heirlooms. Traditional use of feathers such as this continues in New Guinea.