The Dayak of Borneo

The Dayak of Borneo are hill-dwelling headhunters.

During battles, Dayak warriors would remove the heads of their slain victims and create intricately carved skulls to serve as trophies of their conquests and to represent their ferocity in battle. The freshly decorated skulls of the victims were thought to have magical powers that would improve the bounties of gardens, cure disease, and ward off evil spirits.

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Date
January 9, 2023