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igiS-] C. B. Kloss: Measurements of Sungkai Sakai. 73
sapling fitted with an iron head. Here was obtained a
beautifully ornamented blow pipe and a quiver with a slightly
conical cover, both made by one of this party. The maker
(a Mai Darat Senoi) stated that blow pipe covers are made by
individuals to suit their own fancies, either like this specimen
or with the flattened tops as seen in the other groups. These
people wore clothes (jackets and trousers) and had attained a
social state which they were superficially at any rate most
unattractive, the reason given by one man for a shaven head
was that previously bugs had worried him unbearably.
Nos. 36—39.
Came into Slim from the hills. Three out of the four
were more or less clothed in Malay cotton garments.
Nos. 40— 52.
Came into Slim from the Sungei Muda. Except for the
headman, who wore a wreath, the males were undecorated save
for face paint. The costume and ornaments of the women
resembled those of the Jeram Kawan Sakai but they had, in
addition, lavishly ornamented their heads with pink Ixora
flowers. With regard to face painting, combs and blow-pipe
patterns it was stated that these were used at will and that
whatever was fancied was drawn. No patterns were private
property, none had any significance however used, being
merely ornamental to suit the maker's taste and all had been
employed from time beyond memory. Faces are painted for
songs, weddings and any occasions of a ceremonious nature
(such as a visit to a European). There were no dances.
No. 53.
From Sungei Kol above Sungei Muda. The only member
of the group (three klamin, one penghulu) inhabiting that
locality remaining, the rest having crossed the hills for a long
visit to Pahang.
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