Headhunting and tattooing

Real headhunter tattoo

Borneo island

Borneo is one of the few places in the world where traditional tattooing is still practiced today. Archeological evidence has shown that ancestors of some contemporary native tribes have lived in Borneo for over 50,000 years. The term, "Dayak" is applied to a variety of natives tribes including the Ibans, Kayans and Kenyahs.
Iban tattoos are also well known throughout the world at present, probably because people who want to examine more closely the background of ethnic groups in Borneo led many people know that the Iban tattoo has its own unique character and There who are willing to make this traditional tattoo in their bodies as impressed with its uniqueness. boasts famous tattoo maker that I have seen and identified in Sarawak is Ernesto kalum, a graduate of the law.

Types of "Bungai terung" Tattoo.

Types of tattoos in Throat .

Hollywood film star:Milo ventimiglia with "bungai terung" tattoo.

Jessica Alba :Sleeping dictionary film(Film location is in Sarawak).

Headhunting and tattooing were intricately connected in the magic, ritual and social life of many tribes. The hand tattoo was a symbol of status in life and also served as important function after death. It was supposed to illuminate the darkness as the soul wandered in search of the River of the Dead. Tattooing, piercing, and others traditional Dayak arts are of great antiquity. But now a days not all the Dayak new generation still practiced their traditional tattoos.