Where hornbills fly: a journey with the headhunters of Borneo
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1. Verfasser: Jensen, Erik (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London I.B. Tauris ©2010
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (page 283) and index
Once headhunters under the rule of White Rajahs and briefly colonised before independence within Malaysia, the Iban Dayaks of Borneo are one of the world's most extraordinary indigenous tribes, possessing ancient traditions and a unique way of life. As a young man Erik Jensen settled in Sarawak where he lived with the Iban for seven years, learning their language and the varied rites and practices of their lives
Cover13; -- Contents -- 1. Peacemaking -- 2. From the Old World -- East -- 3. Sarawak and Upriver -- 4. Longhouse Living -- 5. To the Hornbill Festival -- 6. Revolt in the Lemanak -- 7. Ancient versus Modern -- 8. Out of Jungle a Centre -- 9. Poisoning, Omens and Hope -- 10. Progress then Bad News -- 11. World Events Intervene -- 12. Fit to Survive -- Notes -- Index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (294 pages, [8] pages of plates)
ISBN:0857719270
1283057530
9780857719270
9781283057530

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