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The antoh usually recognised by the name nagah, is called aso (dog) lidjau by the Oma-Sulings and Long-Glats, while among the Penihings and Punans it is known as tjingiru, but nagah is the name used also in Southern Borneo, where I frequently noticed it in designs.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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These were long boards carved in artistic semblance of the powerful antoh called nagah, a benevolent spirit, but also a vindictive one.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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Said observed that the obstinacy of the nagah was a bad omen.
Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846 James Richardson 1828
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But the nagah is a great favourite with the Mussulmans of all nations.
Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846 James Richardson 1828
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The gables of the kapala's house were provided with the usual ornaments representing nagah, but without the dog's mouth.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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The end of the trough here had actually been carved into a semblance of the head of "an animal which lives in the ground," probably representing a supernatural being usually called nagah.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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On each thigh is the representation of a dog or possibly the nagah with a dog's head.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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The nagah guards underneath as well as above the surface of water and earth, but the air is protected by three birds which are messengers, or mail carriers, so to speak.
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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Tatu-markings: the full moon; stars; the durian fruit; the nagah; fish; the rayong; colour of, from damar; the clothing of the liao, or soul; on entire body; to prevent disease
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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Saputans formerly governed by; impossible to obtain folk-tales from; tuba-fishing practised by; included in Orang Bahau; cure for snake-bite known to; death from lightning unknown to; marriage customs of; customs regarding childbirth; filing of teeth by; game played by; use by, of nagah in designs; interpretation of basket designs by
Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Carl Lumholtz 1886
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