Deadly Dances in the Bornean Rainforest: Hunting Knowledge of the Penan Benalui

by Rajindra K. Puri

For two years Rajindra Puri lived and hunted with the Penan Benalui people in the rainforest of eastern Borneo in Indonesia. Here he reports on Penan hunting techniques, the knowledge required to be a successful hunter, and the significance of hunting for Penan communities. A hunt offers the opportunity for younger Penan to learn crucial survival skills, knowledge of the environment, local geography, genealogy, history, and beliefs and values. Songs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9067182397
• ISBN13: 9789067182393
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.5"