The Pagans of North BorneoFirst published in 1929, this book sets out to systematically describe the non-Muslim peoples of Sabah. Although today's readers may balk at instances of cultural chauvinism that were typical of the author's era and society, the book nonetheless remains an invaluable source of information on various aspects of Sabahan society ranging from traditional warfare, headhunting, and jungle and river craft to popular folklore and music. This unusual text is enhanced by more than 75 photographs and illustrations. |
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akak anak Baboneau Bajaus bamboo baskets betrothal blowpipe brian British North Borneo buffalo ceremony Chartered Company chief child Chinese coast coastal custom dandoh Dayak District Officer divorce drink duoh feast feud fowl girl gong Government ground gusi hand head headhunting headman hills husband Illanuns incest Kabong KENINGAU MURUT KIAU DUSUN killed Kinabalu Kinabatangan River Kinaringan Kohlung Kolurs Kudat KUIJAU legend Malay manau marriage marry MARUDU DUSUN Menggatal Mohammedan n'opud native North Borneo pagans offence omen opud Padas Padas River pagans PAPAR DUSUN parents party pay sagit PELUAN MURUT penalty Pensiangan plant primitive pukau PUTATAN DUSUN raid Ranau rattan river RUNDUM MURUT Rungus Rutter Sabah sago Saluang Sarawak Selalir spear sumbeling Tagul Talor TAMBUNAN DUSUN tamu tapai tattooed Tawau Temoguns Tempasuk district TEMPASUK DUSUN TENGARA TENOM MURUT trade tree tribes TUARAN DUSUN usually village wife woman women