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Baham's Animism

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Based on the 2010 Indonesian population census, out of a population of 753,399, the indigenous people of West and Southwest Papua (Papua) numbered 387,816 (51.47%), with the Baham being the majority. This tribe is divided into 12 clans and inhabits the southern coastal plains of the Bomberai Peninsula. Their home region is known for producing the tomandin nutmeg from Fakfak, a distinct species from the nutmeg native to Banda. Furthermore, several ancestral sites serve as key places for understanding nature and social dynamics, as well as for daily interactions with their ancestors. Although some people still hold onto their ancestral beliefs, the majority are Muslim, Protestant, and Catholic.
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Arfak's Animism

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Pagaf Regency can be reached via two main routes. The village of Irai is called inyomusi. The Moi people originate from the Sorong region and its surroundings. The Maybrat people live in Maybrat Regency. The Irarutu people live in the coastal areas of Fakfak and Kaimana. According to folklore and oral tradition, the ancestors of the Arfak people originated in the fertile interior and migrated along the large rivers in Manokwari. Their unique history is evident in their way of life, which upholds the values ​​of mutual cooperation, mutual respect, and reverence for their ancestors. The Arfak people still deeply respect their ancestral heritage and traditional beliefs. Every ceremony is performed with reverence and prayer to their ancestors. The Arfak people also have a customary legal system called Tata Hatam, which regulates the relationship between humans, nature, and ancestors. Traditional songs are often sung at traditional ceremonies, expressing gratitude to God and their ancestors...
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