The sea people of Sulu
Book 1972 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
This study of changes in traditional Sama-Bajau culture compares the boat-dwellers Tawi-Tawi and the house-dwellers of Sibutu, showing substantial variations in social behavior and structural ...

Bajau sex and reproduction
article 1970 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
This is a brief description of Sama-Bajau beliefs and practices regarding sexual intercourse, reproduction, and childbirth, utilizing data collected during a period of significant change when ...

Magosaha
Book 2000 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
This is an exploration of the cultural and economic forces underlying the seasonal migration of the traditional boat-dwelling Sama-Bajau communities of the Sulu Archipelago. The central theme ...

Reflections on Bajau History
article 1968 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
This essay provides insights on Sama-Bajau origin myths and traditions, and their recent transition from fulltime boat-dwellers to land-dwellers. While underscoring the popularity of a legend ...

Social organization of the Tawi-Tawi Badjaw
article 1965 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
This is a brief summary of salient aspects of Sama-Bajau social organization, focusing on culturally-expected reciprocal rights and obligations among members of households, kinship groups, and...

Religious beliefs of the Tawi-Tawi Bajau
article 1990 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
Through analysis of healing rituals, divination ceremonies, and magical rites, this article discusses the religious beliefs and associated practices of the boat-dwelling Sama-Bajau, emphasizin...

The boats of the Tawi-Tawi Bajau, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines
article 1990 • Nimmo, Harry

Sama-Bajau • Asia > Southeast Asia
This is a description of Sama-Bajau watercraft, with particular focus on the variety of boats, boat-building arts, and sailing skills....