God-Given Weapon

Sumpit has been a big part of the Dayak tribes daily lives for centuries. Light, fast and laced with highly toxic poison, it was a very effective tool to kill enemies and animal hunting.

When God created humans, they were taught how to make sumpit (blowpipe). Well, at least that is what the Dayak Taman people believe. They are a Dayak tribe most famous for their mastery of sumpit.

But Yohanes Palawen Soeka, a Dayak expert, is not so sure. There is

Subscribe to continue reading.
We craft news with stories.

For the benefits of subscribing to Digital Tempo, See More

The Best Choice

Rp 54.945/Month

Active for 12 Months, Rp 659.340

• *You Save -Rp 102.000
• *Guaranteed update of up to 52 Editions of Tempo Magazine

Subscribe

Rp 64.380/Month

Active Every Month Cancel Anytime

• *Free for the first month if using a Credit Card

Subscribe

See Other Packages

Already a Subscribed? Log in here
To receive daily news by Email, Sign up for Tempo ID.