Box 4
Contains 89 Results:
Bidayuh, 1972-01 - 1972-02
"Color, glossy. January-February 1972: Outside of schoolhouse at Pondok: (1) Raseh amang Ampih, informant (singer, spirit medium); (2) Raseh with Nyandoh; (1) Nyandoh with two informants (singers, priestesses): (left) Jaton tayung Sari and (right) Sari tayung Danjang; (1) Jaton tayung Sari. Jaton is the grandmother (tayung) of Sari. Jaton chanted prayers, joined by Sari, who specialized in the Brayun song cycle."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"B&W, matte. Visiting the graveyard near Kampong Krangan Pinggai (many Iban follow the Anglican faith, propagated in their area). Kettles, baskets, jars etc. remain as offerings. Lindon anak Naga lighting candle at father’s headstone; railed monument at grave of Benedict Sandin, former Curator of Sarawak Museum."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"B&W, matte. Kampong Tanjong. Visit of Meramat anak Embong to sing the Sugi epic. Securing bark strips for swing; Meramat accepting token offerings of knife and bowl; Meramat seated on swing and singing the Sugi epic for two nights."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Graveyard near Kpg. Krangan Pinggai; artifacts at headstones (jars, kettles, woven baskets, plastic baskets, plates, metal trunks, glass bottles, tins); Lindon anak Naga with candle at father’s grave; Henry Gana Ngadi with gun."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Graveyard near Kpg. Krangan Pinggai; metal-enclosed grave site of Benedict Sandin, former Curator of Sarawak Museum; one of his sons climbing over barrier, lighting candles within; relatives; three grandchildren."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Prior to his singing the Sugi epic, Meramat anak Embong engaged in healing in his capacity as shaman; longhouse inhabitant attaching lengths of bark to rafters of inner verandah to serve as swing; Henry Gana Ngadi assisting; Henry’s mother."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Some longhouse women photographed while on verandah during visits by singers; in red chair in her bilek (apartment), Lada Sanggat, wife of Penghulu Lawrence Sanggat; seated on mat in center of group is widow of Benedict Sandin; at left is Lada Sanggat."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Meramat Anak Embong accepting token offerings of knife and bowl (later returned); performing miring ceremony, making offerings prior to singing the traditional long songs; one set of offerings is given to skulls hung above Headman’s door."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Penghulu Lawrence Sanggat: On inner verandah during performances by singers; swinging fowl over offerings; listening to performers; offering hospitality in his bilek (apartment)."
Iban, 1985-06-08 - 1985-06-17
"Color, matte. Meramat anak Embong swinging on bark swing and performing the Sugi epic: First night of singing. "