The text "Jeunes artistes des Hautes Terres de Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinee" translates to "Young artists from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea," suggesting the artwork may be by emerging artists from that region. The phrase "KASTOM ISENSIS-MAKIM NUPELA NEM" could be in Tok Pisin or another local language, implying a connection to customary or traditional practices.
The back of the postcard features a map-like drawing, titled "La vallee d'Asaro" by George Sari, indicating it may be a representation of the Asaro Valley, which is famous for the Asaro Mudmen, a cultural group known for their unique mud masks. The logos indicate involvement of the Tjibaou Cultural Centre, a hub for the promotion and preservation of Kanak culture in New Caledonia, suggesting a collaborative cultural exchange or an exhibition.
The Centre Culturel Tjibaou, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, is a prominent institution in Noumea, New Caledonia, dedicated to celebrating Kanak culture as well as fostering regional relationships with Pacific cultures, which may include Papua New Guinea.
This postcard is likely a cultural artifact intended for educational or promotional distribution, possibly related to an event or exhibition of Papua New Guinean art in New Caledonia.
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