Sawi people

In this article, we will explore the impact of Sawi people on different aspects of today's society. Sawi people has become a topic of interest and debate in recent years, generating conflicting opinions and provoking various reactions in public opinion. Through in-depth analysis, we will examine how Sawi people has influenced culture, economics, politics, and other relevant fields. Additionally, we will discuss the short- and long-term implications of Sawi people, as well as possible prospects for the future. This article aims to provide a comprehensive and detailed view on Sawi people, highlighting its relevance in contemporary society.

Sawi
Sawuy
Total population
4,800[1]
Regions with significant populations
 Indonesia (South Papua)
Languages
Sawi language, Indonesian language
Religion
Christianity (predominantly), Animism
Related ethnic groups
Awyu, Wambon, Kombai, Korowai

The Sawi or Sawuy are an ethnic group of South Papua, Indonesia. They were known to be cannibalistic headhunters as recently as the 1950s.[2] They speak the Sawi language, which belongs to the Awyu language family.

Since then, many of Sawi have converted to Christianity and the world's largest circular building made strictly from un-milled poles was constructed in 1972 as a Christian meeting place by the Sawi.[3] Christian missionary Don Richardson who lived among the Sawi wrote a book about the experience called Peace Child.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sawuy in Indonesia". Joshua Project. Retrieved 2014-09-18.
  2. ^ Tucker (1983), p. 476
  3. ^ Tucker (1983), p. 478

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