Indonesia - Lorentz National Park

"Lorentz National Park (2.5 million ha) is the largest protected area in South-East Asia. It is the only protected area in the world to incorporate a continuous, intact transect from snowcap to tropical marine environment, including extensive lowland wetlands. Located at the meeting-point of two colliding continental plates, the area has a complex geology with ongoing mountain formation as well as major sculpting by glaciation. The area also contains fossil sites which provide evidence of the evolution of life on New Guinea, a high level of endemism and the highest level of biodiversity in the region.” 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
A beautiful multi-view, including a location map and bird of paradise, of Lorentz National Park of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Nice fauna flora stamps used, postmarked Marang which is in Java. Thanks so much to Shinta of Indonesia.

There are several tribes living in the Lorentz National Park, Irian Jaya, Indonesia including the Dani tribe of Baliem Valley and the Asmat tribe. Bought these following postcards when I was in Indonesia and mailed one back to myself.

Postcard 2

A spear wielding Dani warrior of Baliem Valley. 2006 FIFA World Cup football stamps used.

Postcard 3

Dani warriors in traditional battle gear.

Postcard 4

400 year old mummified "War God" of Dani tribe.

Postcard 5

Asmat warriors who are well known for their traditional carvings.