1947 Movie about Dayak

Bill M · 25th October 2010, 03:15 AM

Thanks to Arjan for posting this on his site. I like the second movie a little better. Has some wonderful images of Hudoc masks and costumes. Also some mandau and ceremonial shields.

http://www.mytribalworld.com/pagina108.html

Arjan often has great downloads and information.

Bill M · 25th October 2010, 07:08 PM

A Dutch friend (who could understand the narrator) noted the part where the young girl is grooming the orangutan is interesting.

The orangutan (meaning Man of the Forest), was not to be allowed to be kept as a pet. However, since the young girl was taking exceptional care of it, she was allowed to keep it. It had been orphaned and had no mother.

Did you notice the mandau the Hudoc dancers had under their leaf costumes?

KuKulzA28 · 26th October 2010, 07:36 AM

So fascinating. Much thanks for posting this up Bill, I really appreciate it.
I'm always keen on learning more about the Malay-Indonesian cultures.

25th October 2010, 03:15 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	1947 Movie about Dayak Thanks to Arjan for posting this on his site. I like the second movie a little better. Has some wonderful images of Hudoc masks and costumes. Also some mandau and ceremonial shields. http://www.mytribalworld.com/pagina108.html Arjan often has great downloads and information.

25th October 2010, 07:08 PM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	A Dutch friend (who could understand the narrator) noted the part where the young girl is grooming the orangutan is interesting. The orangutan (meaning Man of the Forest), was not to be allowed to be kept as a pet. However, since the young girl was taking exceptional care of it, she was allowed to keep it. It had been orphaned and had no mother. Did you notice the mandau the Hudoc dancers had under their leaf costumes?

26th October 2010, 07:36 AM	#3
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	So fascinating. Much thanks for posting this up Bill, I really appreciate it. I'm always keen on learning more about the Malay-Indonesian cultures.