📍In Tolai society, which is part of the larger culture of Papua New Guinea, "tumbuan" refers to a significant ceremonial figure or spirit that often plays a critical role in various cultural practices, including burial customs. The tumbuan masks and costumes are traditionally used in rituals to represent ancestral spirits and to guide the deceased in their journey to the afterlife. During burial ceremonies, the presence of tumbuan can signify respect for the dead and serve as a means of connect