Did you know a tribe that cuts off their fingers while mourning?

The Dani tribe, also known as the Ndani, from the Baliem Valley in the central highlands of Papua, Indonesia, is known for a unique and somber cultural practice involving finger amputation.

This practice, known as “Ikipalin,” is a way for the Dani people to express grief and mourning when a family member dies.

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