Myths and Facts of the Dayak Tribe, from the occult topoison chopsticks
By: Ce Pi Fik Ri
Tags: Technology, Tribes, News, Mystery

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When they hear that the government has decided to move the capital city to Kalimantan, some people might think of the Dayak tribe. Yes, because the Dayak tribe is one of the original tribes who inhabit the island. Apart from Dayak, there are Banjar, Malay, Paser, Kutai, and others.

The Dayak tribe is one of the most famous tribes in Indonesia. Their way of life is very different from the life of modern Indonesian society. However, what they did was to preserve culture and live a life that was passed down from their ancestors.

The Dayak tribe has a history of making the Netherlands confused when they colonized our country. They even succeeded in making the soldiers of the windmill country ‘go home’. Many interesting stories even smelled of myths related to the Dayak tribe as follows:

1. Ghost troops

When the Dutch colonized Indonesia and came to Kalimantan, they were afraid because the land of Borneo had a frightening army which they called ‘The Ghost Warrior’ aka ‘Ghost Forces’.

There are those who theorize that the ghost troops are actually soldiers of the Dayak tribe, but there are also those who say that the ghost troops are ‘Panglima Burung’, a spirit that is deeply trusted by the Dayak tribe whose job is to protect all Dayak tribes.

According to the story of the Dayak people who lived in colonial times, the Dutch were afraid of the Dayaks because of their war skills. The Dayaks attacked the invaders using chopsticks and sabers, which, if used, would have cost their lives.

Meanwhile, if a Dutch bullet hits a Dayak, the victim will be cured with the help of a local sikerei (shaman) in a matter of days. That is what ultimately made the Dutch leave Borneo.

2. Poison chopsticks

In colonial times, when the Dutch were familiar with the technology of pistols and bullets, the Dayak people only fought them with chopsticks. The weapon used by this method is known to be poisonous and deadly.

According to the Tarantang Petak Belanga Community Trustees, the Dutch colonialists often said they had to face the ghost troops, because their arrival was always sudden and so fast.

Poison chopsticks can indeed defeat his opponent in a quite sadistic way. Usually, the chopsticks will be pointed at the neck. Once stuck the chopsticks, the victim will convulse to death. This deadly thing happened in just a few minutes.

3. Mandau, the deadly machete

Mandau is a kind of machete that Dayak men always carry around. Even though there is no danger or war, carrying a mandau has become a habit and an obligation for Dayak men to be on the alert.

However, there are several rules for using the mandau, one of which is that the mandau cannot be used to threaten and can only be used to defend oneself.

Mandau also should not be removed carelessly from its sheath, it is said, if the mandau has come out of the nest, inevitably there will be victims who die.

Not a few eye witnesses say that the saber can fly and kill its prey just like that, because this machete does have magical powers.

4. occult science

Before some religions entered the land of Borneo, the Dayak tribe actually adhered to animism. They worship ancestral spirits as well as perform rituals of worship on these spirits.

It is said that the magic of the Kalimantan people is sent through the median wind or known as ‘poison paser’. When the poison paser has entered a person’s body, that person will experience itching all over the body.

The skin will be dry as if it was inhaled by the bones themselves, and the itching sensation is not only felt on the skin, but also feels down to the bones.

The knowledge that is sent through the visible media is what makes the mystery in Borneo even thicker.

5. Dayak

Tattoos Tattoo for the Dayak tribe is a tradition that has its own meaning. The tattoo culture of the Dayak tribe is one of the oldest in the world. Tattoos are also a record of life.

The making has been done since the beginning of birth, when a girl or boy enters adulthood (puberty), during marriage, and even moving house procession.

Meanwhile, men who have participated in the war and managed to kill their enemies will receive additional tattoos as pride.

Dayak tattooing still uses traditional tools, so it is no less painful than modern tattooing.

7 Dayak ethnic groups The Dayak

tribe, like other tribes in Indonesia, is not only one group. Even if investigated further, there are no less than 405 sub-tribes that have different and varied characteristics.

However, in general there are 7 clumps of Dayak tribes living in Kalimantan as follows:

1. Kayaks Ngaju

Dayak Ngaju (Biaju) are Dayaks who live in the Kapuas, Kahayan, Rungan Manuhing, Barito and Katingan river basins or in the Central Kalimantan area, South Kalimantan, as well as the southern part of West Kalimantan. Dayak Ngaju have sub-tribes Ngaju, Bakumpai, Katingan, Meratus, Tomun, etc.

The characteristics of Dayak Ngaju:

1. Still adhere to the Kaharingan religion, such as the Tiwah ceremony or the ceremony for delivering ancestral spirits.

2. The dominant color used is red.

3. The fabric is made of bark.

4. And use hornbill feathers and ruai as a headdress.

2. Apo KayanApo Kayan

DayakDayak is a Dayak tribe originating from the Upper Kayan River and the Usun Apau highlands, Baram, Sarawak. Currently the Apo Kayan Dayak are spread in the areas of East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, northern West Kalimantan, and Sarawak, Malaysia. The sub-tribes included in the Apo Kayan family are Kayan, Kenyah, Bahau, Kelabit, etc. In Malaysia, the Dayak Apo Kayan are known as Orang Ulu.

Characteristics:

1. Long ears.

2. The colors are black, white and yellow.

3. Tattoos all over the body a sign of social status in society.

4. There are beads that cut out on the hornbill feathers.

3. IbanIban

Dayak Dayak, also known as Sea Dayak, is a Dayak family located in the northern area of ​​the island of Borneo. Dayak Iban spread in the northern part of West Kalimantan, Sabah, Brunei, and most of them are in Sarawak. In terms of the Iban Dayak language, it is similar to the Malay language. The sub-tribes of the Iban Dayak are Mualang, Seberuang, Melanau, and others.

Characteristics:

1. Tattoo all over the body symbolizes one’s experience.

2. Entertaining guests with tuak.

3. the women’s clothes are decorated with metal.

4.Klemantan

DayakDayak Klemantan or also known as Dayak Darat inhabit the western area of ​​the island of Borneo. Dayak grass is scattered in the upstreams of rivers in West Kalimantan and Sarawak, Malaysia. The Dayak Darat in Malaysia are known as the Bidayuh people. The sub-tribes of Dayak Darat are Kanayatn, Bidayuh, Ketungau, etc.

Characteristics:

1. Very well known for its hospitality with newcomers.

2. colors are dominated by black, yellow, red, and white.

3. In the area where there are many human-like carvings called Pantak.

5. Dayak Murut

Darat Murut are a group of Dayak originating from the northern highlands of the island of Borneo. Dayak Murut are scattered in the areas of East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. The sub-tribes of the Dayak Murut are Okolod, Keningau Murut, Paluan, etc.

Characteristics:

1. has a famous dance, namely the Mangunatip dance. The word Magunatip is taken instead of the word “atatip” which means to press between two surfaces.

2. Men’s clothing made of bark or woven cloth, with a headband and bird feather ornaments.

3. Women’s clothing is predominantly black and decorated with knick-knacks of various colors.

6.Punan

DayakDayak Punan is a family that inhabits East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, and Malaysia. The Punan Dayak have sub-tribes of Hovongan, Penan, Uheng Kareho, Punan Murung, Bukat, etc.

Characteristics:

1. Known from a nomadic or nomadic lifestyle.

2. Simple clothes.

3. The musical instrument that is usually played is the flute.

4. Elongate the ears.

7. Ot Danum Kayaks

The Ot Danum family or Barito family is a Dayak family that includes all Dayak tribes in Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, southern East Kalimantan and southeastern West Kalimantan. There are those who argue that the Dayak Rumpun Ot Danum group is the parent of the Ngaju Dayak family, but sometimes the two families are separated. The sub-tribes of the Dayak Ot Danum are Ma’anyan, Tunjung, Benuaq, Lebang, Undan, etc.

Characteristics:

1. It can be seen from the important ceremonies, there are some Dayak tribes using the buffalo as sacrificial animals.

2. During the ceremony, the shamans use necklaces made of various wooden ornaments, beads, bones and so on.

3. Clothes of various colors, sometimes some Dayak tribes use coconut leaves as a headdress.

There is so much diversity in Indonesia. Only in the Dayak tribe there are so many things that we may not know. The more we get to know them, the easier it will be to make friends and live together.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..