Asaro 'Mud Men' bring their masks to Sydney in first trip from PNG

By Georgina Mitchell
Updated September 26 2016 - 7:23pm, first published 6:18pm
The Asaro Mud Men are in residence at the Australian Museum for the school holidays. Photo: Steven Siewert
The Asaro Mud Men are in residence at the Australian Museum for the school holidays. Photo: Steven Siewert
The Komunive men put bamboo on their fingers as they wear the masks to create an intimidating show. Photo: Steven Siewert
The Komunive men put bamboo on their fingers as they wear the masks to create an intimidating show. Photo: Steven Siewert

With their skin painted white and clay masks on their faces, they almost look like statues.

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