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Manangism in Borneo

Journal of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society • 19 • Published In 1887 • Pages: 87-103

By: Perham, John.

Abstract

This article deals with shamanism among the Iban. Included are data on the status and initiation of a shaman, the various types of curing ceremonies employed by the shaman, and beliefs about the causes of disease. Several pages of texts sung in curing ceremonies are included, and the Iban shaman is compared with others in the same area. Perham was one of the first missionaries to work with the Iban.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

Asia

Sub Region

Southeast Asia

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Missionary

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

James R. Leary

Field Date

ca. 1885

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Sarawak, Malaysia

Notes

J. Perham

LCSH

Ibans (Bornean people)