Melanesia is a group of islands located in eastern Indonesia. It’s including Papua that we all know as one of the places with the largest Melanesoid race. Like other races, Papua Melanesoid has a specific characteristic that will show who they truly are. We need to know that they are part of Indonesia, so let’s take a closer look about this race.
Characteristics of Papua Melanesoid
According to a book titled Social Sciences published by Esis, the Melanesoid race has special characteristics. This group has black skin, wide nose, and curly black hair. If you see their physical type, they have a sturdy body and it makes them look very strong.
The Melanesoid race has a different physical look and we have to appreciate that. Unfortunately, the characteristics of the Melanesoid race become a reason for people to judge them. Their black skin and curly black hair become the biggest reason for other people to make it their weakness.
Based on history, the sturdy body of the Melanesoid race comes from their everyday habit. Most of them live in a forest and the environment pushes them to be strong. That’s why they have a sturdy body and we see it bigger than Javanese.
People from Melanesoid race also have an athletic body and this is seen as a natural thing. Not only the man but also woman from this race has a sturdy body. This type of body give them an advantages because they are look stronger than other races.
Where Do Papua Melanesoid Come From?
Melanesians are known to have lived in the archipelago for a very long time. It happens before other nations come to Indonesia. That’s why Melanesians are known as the origin of Indonesian people. Little fact, the Melanesoid nation is called Papua Melanesoid. Also, they are included in the Negroid race. If you compare the Melanesoid and Negroid race, you will see some similarities.
The word Melanesians is a geographical name. It describes an etchnic group and it’s not only known as people from Indonesia. Melanesians come from the northwest to southeast, beginning with New Guinea (the western half of Papua), Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and some smaller islands. That’s why this Melanesoid has a larger group than we’ve thought before.
The prehistory of Melanesoid’s island has not been fully documented. It’s not easy to find their history and what island they’ve been before. But the islands mentioned before are very popular and known as a place for the Melanesoid race.
The Culture of Papua Melanesoid
Let’s talk about their culture and habits. Based on the book titled High Value Intelligent Preparation, the Malenesoid race have a passion for agricultural things. Back in history, Melanesian agricultural equipment was very limited. That’s why they need to move whenever they finish with one land. They will search for another agricultural land.
They still live in their own culture until now. You can find the Melanesoid race living in the island of Papua and Melanesian archipelago. Based on history, Melanesoid people moved to the east of Indonesia. It happens after the arrival of the Old Malays. That’s why in some places you can find the Melanesoid race mixed with the Old Malay race.
Wrapping Up
People from Melanesoid race still have a characteristics like the their ancestors. They have a sturdy body, black curly hair, and wide nose. Also, they still maintain their original culture. You can find it when visiting Papua and meet the original Melanesoid race. They still have a great ability in agricultural activity.
Papua Melanesoid has a special place in Indonesia. They have unique characteristics that make them more special. Also, they live in a very beautiful culture and places in Indonesia.
