27 October 2021
The Kamoro community is once again holding an exhibition, the Kamoro Art Exhibition & Sale 2021. This time the activity takes place in Hutan Kota by Plataran in Jakarta from 27th to 29th October, in collaboration with PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). Around 250 pieces of Kamoro tribe artworks, ranging from wood carvings crafted by the maramowe, to noken bags and floor mats handwoven by Kamoro mamas, traditional costumes, and other art objects are on display. The chairperson of the foundation . Yayasan MWK, Luluk Intarti said the wood carvings for sale range in price from Rp 200 thousand to Rp 30 million. The expectation is that the wood carvings will be all sold out during the exhibition, and the public will get to know more about the Kamoro, an indigenous people from Papua. "The lowest priced item is offered for Rp 200 thousand , and the highest, Rp 30 million, as they are all handcrafted from hard wood,” Luluk informed reporters at Hutan Kota by Plataran, Jakarta, on Wednesday (27/10/2021).
As observed by detikcom, the price of wooden carvings varied widely depending on size. For instance, drums are offered for Rp 3.2 million to Rp 3.8 million, Rp 4.2 million and Rp 5.3 million. Luluk said most of the proceeds will be returned to the artisans, and a small portion will be cross subsidized towards the regeneration of young artisans for their continuing future.
"We may keep around 10-15% for purposes of developing young artisans who still need to refine their works. Not for the foundation, as Freeport is funding our entire operation,” she stated. For the record, the Kamoro are one of 255 tribes in Papua. They are renowned for their wood carvings, woven items, and traditional dances. Through this art exhibition, PTFI is endeavoring to have the Indonesian public, in particular younger generations who will be inheriting the legacy of national culture, to be more knowledgeable and to better appreciate the diversity of Papuan traditional artworks that are a part of the national culture. "PTFI as a company that lives and grows in the Kamoro community is committed to preserving the arts and culture of the Kamoro tribe and continues to introduce it to the Indonesian people," said PTFI Community Affairs Director Claus Wamafma.
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