Fumeripits was the first being to exist on earth according to Asmat tradition. He created the first ceremonial house called a jeu and carved human figures from trees which he placed inside, but they were inanimate. To bring them to life, Fumeripits created a drum from a hollowed tree and stretched lizard skin over it. When he played the drum, the figures came alive, unstuck their elbows from their knees and began to dance, becoming the first Asmat people.