Book

Malay industries: fishing, hunting and trapping

Printed by J. E. Wallace at the F. M. S. Govt. Press (2) • Published In 1929 • Pages: iii, 62

By: Winstedt, Richard.

Abstract
This paper describes in detail the traps, nets and snares used in fishing, hunting and trapping and the purposes and circumstances under which each type is used. The role of the shaman (pawang) in all of these activities is discussed. Footnotes throughout the text give the Malay terms for these articles. The appendix includes the Malay text of charms used by elephant drivers.
Subjects
Fishing
Fishing gear
Hunting and trapping
Magic
Marine industries
Mutual aid
Shamans and psychotherapists
General character of religion
Mats and basketry
Weapons
Cultural participation
Domesticated animals
Tillage
Pharmaceuticals
Fowling
Verbal arts
culture
Malays
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
B. P. Emerson ; 1955
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
1900-1929
Coverage Place
Malaysia
Notes
[by] R. O. Winstedt
LCSH
Malays (Asian people)