パプア人
Another traditional dance that is common to most if not all Papuan tribes is called "musyoh". The emergence of the "musyoh" dance is based on a certain history. In ancient times, when a Papuan tribe member died due to an accident or something unexpected, the Papuan people believed that the spirit of the person who died was still roaming and unsettled. To overcome this, the Papuan tribesmen created a ritual in the form of the "musyoh" dance. Thus, this traditional dance is often referred to as a spirit exorcism dance. Generally, the "musyoh" dance is performed by men. However, besides the purpose of exorcising spirits, the "musyoh" dance is also used by the Papuan people for another purpose, such as welcoming guests. The "musyoh" dance is a symbol of respect, gratitude, and an expression of happiness in welcoming guests. If it is for the purpose of expelling the spirit, this "musyoh" dance is performed by men. In the case for welcoming guests, this dance is performed by men and women. The costumes worn by the dancers can be said to be very simple costumes. This simplicity can be seen from its very natural ingredients, namely processed tree bark and plant roots. The material is then used as a head covering, tops and bottoms, bracelets and necklaces. There are also unique scribbles on the dancers' bodies that show the uniqueness of the dance.