The Soul of the Washkuk Hills: The Artistry of Kulumb, Simberaga Wanyi In the verdant, mist-shrouded hills north of the Sepik River in northeast New Guinea, a profound visual language has long been whispered through the rafters of sacred spaces. Among the most evocative voices of this tradition is Kulumb, Simberaga Wanyi, a master artist hailing from the Kwoma, Wanyi clan. His work does not merely exist as decoration; it serves as a vital bridge between the earthly realm and the ancestral spirits. Born into a traditional Kwoma community, Kulumb’s early life was steeped in the rhythms of his…