A Mentawai woman takes a prawn from the river on the island of Siberut. Although not far from Sumatra, the treacherous waters that need to be crossed to get there have kept Siberut isolated from the rest of Indonesia. As a result, the Mentawai have remained one of the most primitive societies in Indonesia and in the world. West Sumatra, Indonesia. Image: Danzer_016985. To discuss use of this photo, please contact Erick at erick@erickdanzer.com. For more information, please visit Erick's homepage at www.erickdanzer.com. @ Erick Danzer, all rights reserved. |