Iban Headhunters

In 2011 I traveled to live with the Iban tribe in the Sarawak region of Borneo. I spent 3 days traveling the Skrang river in a hand made longboat with my Iban guide and his father.  The Iban were the head hunting Rangers of WW2. I met one of the last true headhunters who I came to affectionately know as Aki (Grandfather)  Such kind people, wonderful rice wine and a simple life on the river working their rice and cash crops. I was honored with a traditional tattoo by tapping method that took 7 hours. The ink was home made from ashes and honey.

 

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