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Pacific

Monthly

June, 1950

Vol. XX. No. 11

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HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN: Far from the

Scottish Hight lands, but a Highland chieftain, of sorts, for all that. This Luluai, who comes from near Garoka, Central New Guinea Highlands, is not necessarily an hereditary leader of his people although he must have some of the qualities of leadership—he is chosen by the Administration, which gives him a medal stamped “Luluai.” He wears this on his fore head, along with a shell-decorated headband. His nose ornament is a section of shell, and a large pearl shell is worn around his neck.