Borneo natives have a diversity of cultures.

They have their own expressions of art, although such art is usually an embellishment to the objects they use in their everyday life. Traditionally, geometric and floral designs seem to dominate, while the use of colours is mostly confined to black and red. .....more

Deep in the jungle of Borneo Island, there lives many different indigenous tribes - Iban, Dayak, Orang Ulu, Kelabit, Punan, etc. They are friendly people (as against the well known impression as head hunters) and they always welcome visitors.

The photo shows an Iban performing the warrior dance.

Most of these people live in longhouses. Longhouse is the traditional dwelling place of the native peoples of Borneo. A longhouse is like a single floor apartment building on stilts. Each family gets a room and the whole village shares a longhouse.

The natives have rich cultural heritage and they produce famous handicrafts. The handicrafts are wood carving/sculpture, beadwork, ceramic vase, rattan basket, etc.

The photo shows a piece of wood carving - mask.

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