NINE DAYAK NIGHTS: The Story of a Dayak Folk Hero.…

NINE DAYAK NIGHTS: The Story of a Dayak Folk Hero. by Geddes, W.R. < >

NINE DAYAK NIGHTS: The Story of a Dayak Folk Hero.

Edition: Trade paperback.

New York & London: Oxford University Press, (1969). Although the Dayaks of Borneo have a gruesome reputation, known only for their skulls and their headhouses, and quoted as examples of the most primitive savagery, the author spent two years among them after the end of the World War II and found them attractive, affectionate and practical. This introduction to their way of life, includes the legend of Kichapi as recounted by the village shaman during nine evenings. Illustrated with photographs. Index. xxxi, 144 pp.

Condition: Good only (some wear to the covers).

Book ID: 87215
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