tudositok

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A tudositok is a small, hand-carved wooden figure from the highlands of Papua, often shaped like a stylized bird with intricate geometric patterns burned into the wood. These objects are traditionally used in coming-of-age ceremonies, where they are passed from elder to youth as a symbol of wisdom and connection to ancestral spirits. The carving process itself can take weeks, and the final piece is usually kept in a family heirloom box, only brought out during special rituals.