Brian Cassey, Warrior Woman Tsumeriyah - Gama Clan - Papua New Guinea (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2026)

Tsumeriyah Zumi'e is a member of the tiny Gama (Kama) tribe of Gahuku, Goroka district in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The clan - just a few hundred remaining - is fast losing its cultural and historic identity, it's unique Alekano language and struggling to survive amongst the pressures of the 21st century I met Tsumeriyah on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Papua New Guinea independence in September 2025 where she was dressed in her customary traditional warrior woman adornments to hopefully bring attention to the plight of her people.

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