Fumeripits was the first being to exist on earth according to Asmat tradition. He created the first ceremonial house, but grew lonely dancing by himself there. To solve his loneliness, Fumeripits carved human figures from trees and placed them in the house, but they did not come to life. He then created a drum from a hollowed out tree and stretched lizard skin over it. When he played the drum, the figures miraculously came to life and were able to dance, becoming the first Asmat people.