Mailu is an island that has been inhabited since ancient times.[2] It is located 8 km south of the New Guinean coast. Bananas, taro, yams, betel, sugarcane, as well as coconut, areca nut and sago palms grow on the island. The village is located on the NE shores. There is a smaller island right off Mailu’s southern point. Pottery[3] was made by the women on Mailu Island and traded with goods from the coast, mainly the South Cape and the Aroma people to the NW.
Mailu Island