14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Irian Jaya Dani Chief

This Dani chief lives in Belliem Valley, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. He has four wives, but only loves one -- the hardest worker. The other three he values only for providing children. He raises pigs and sweet potatoes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2016
Date Uploaded: 03.2016
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Copyright: © Cathleen Burnham