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Easter Sepik is the
middle and lower region from Angoram to Wewak town and there are a number of
large rubber and cocoa plantations along the river flats.
The Lower Sepik starts upstream from Angoram, the
longest established Sepik station, and runs down to the coast. Angoram is
the administrative centre for the lower and middle Sepik and is accessible
from Wewak.
A feature of the town is a large Haus Tambaran,
built in a mixture of local styles for the display and sale of artifacts.
The collection comes from all areas of the Sepik and includes masks, flutes,
basketwork,jewellery and the famous Kambot story boards. Other points of
interest are the Court House, built in traditional style, and the local
village on the river bank where carvers can be seen at work in many of the
houses.
The Sepiks
supply what many experts consider the best and most creative carvings
which differ from village to village.
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