During World War Two, Papua New Guineans became famous for the invaluable role they played supporting Australian troops in the fight against Japanese forces. No fighting force can function without supplies, so the muscle power that Papuans used as bearers to transport supplies through, up and over the brutal terrain of New Guinea was all-important.
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EVVluElukVQLYKDsVsAnd a link to the sculptors blog where you can find more photos and inspiration:
http://flyinggorilla.blogspot.com/Thank you.