Crossword-Solution: BIAK 4 letters, 2 clues 🏆 scrabble score: 10

The Paradisea papuana has a comparatively wide range, being the common species on the mainland of New Guinea, as well as on the islands of Mysol, Salwatty, Jobie, Biak and Sook.

Scattered about in the waters of the great Geelvink Bay are many islands of various sizes, such as Biak or Wiak, Jappen or Jobi, Run or Ron, Noomfor, and many more.

Their original home is believed to be the island of Biak or Wiak, which lies at the northern entrance of the bay, and from which they are supposed to have spread southwards and south-westwards to the other islands and to the mainland of New Guinea.[482] They are a handsomely built race.

Some one grasped me by the shoulder and shouted:-- "Jaga biak, biak, Tuan (be careful, Tuan), pirates!" I recognized Aboo Din's voice, and I checked myself just as my feet came in contact with a broken beer bottle.

This is thought to protect the children from the evil effect which the sight of a stranger might have upon them.(365) When a Dutch steamship was approaching their villages, the people of Biak, an island off the north coast of New Guinea, shook and knocked their idols about in order to ward off ill-luck.(366) At Shepherd’s Isle Captain Moresby had to be disenchanted before he was allowed to land his boat’s crew.