The Asmat Connection

 * Why is there an Asmat canoe outside the Middle School Library?  Why do we have a mini-museum of Asmat artifacts?

* Because in 1999 tribesmen from Papua New Guinea visited WCS - and this canoe was carved right outside on the Quad!

As part of their study of ancient history the Eighth Grade Scholars examined the culture of this group, and the changes their culture has made as they experience more and more contact with other people.

WSU Scholar Gracie Tolley brought more Asmat artifacts from the teaching collection at the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology at WSU. She also brought 3-D printed replicas of artifacts that we could pick up and touch.  She explained many things about this culture, which will help us better understand the Asmat and our spirit canoe.

Click here for images from the WSU Asmat Trunk Presentation