02689cam a22003733u 4500 71656 UtSlPG 20260610134645.0 m cr n 260607r20231902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02022429 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Furness, William Henry, 1866-1920 The home-life of Borneo head-hunters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-09-15 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Home-Life of Borneo Head-Hunters: Its Festivals and Folk-Lore" by William Henry Furness, 3rd is a detailed ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the daily lives, traditions, and cultural practices of the Kayan and Kenyah tribes in Borneo, particularly focusing on their home life, superstitious beliefs, and the intricate social structures of these communities. The author, an experienced traveler and anthropologist, provides an insider's view into the rituals and customs that define the identity of these tribes. At the start of the text, Furness shares his deep admiration and affection for the people of Borneo, despite their brutal reputation as head-hunters. He reflects on the contrasting perceptions of their simplicity and complexity, describing their family dynamics, living situations, and cultural practices with both admiration and a hint of paternalism. He details the architectural style of their longhouses, the significance of communal life, and the rituals surrounding key life events, including naming ceremonies for children born into the families of chiefs. These opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of the rich ethnological tapestry of Borneo, blending observations of home life with insights into their folklore and the underlying values of the people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1902 Borneo -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Borneo Folklore -- Borneo Kayan (Bornean people) Kenyah (Southeast Asian people) https://archive.org/details/homelifeofborneo00furn https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71656 112382 112382