Asei Island
Pulau Asei
A small island village on the eastern side of Lake Sentani, famous for its traditional bark paintings (kombouw). Visitors can watch artists paint on bark and buy works directly.
Asei Island lies on the eastern side of Lake Sentani and can be reached by small boat from the lakeside jetty in about 10 minutes. For generations, islanders have made their living from bark painting. They beat tree bark into cloth-like sheets and paint them with natural pigments in Sentani motifs such as fish, lizards, and spirals. It is one of Papua's most representative handicrafts. The island also has an old hilltop church and a traditional chief's house. You can buy works directly from artists in their homes. Ask permission before photographing villagers, and arrange a visit through a guide or by hiring a boat at a local jetty.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Lake Sentani
- MacArthur Monument
- Loka Budaya Museum
- Hamadi Beach & Market
- Youtefa Bridge
- Jayapura City Sign (Polimak Hill)
- Holtekamp Beach
- Base G Beach