Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c13.46

v2.c13.46

The Sakai occupy the mountains of south-east Perak and north-west Pahang. They resemble the Semang in many respects and the two have interbred to a considerable extent. “In colour the Sakai vary from brown to yellow, and are lighter even than Malays. The hair is long and black, the nose finely cut and tilted, the eyes horizontal and half-closed and the chin sharp and pointed. They tattoo the face in certain districts and sometimes wear a ring or a porcupine’s quill through the nose. Their distinctive weapon is the blow-pipe with which they are extremely skilful. As a rule they live in huts sometimes placing them up trees at a height of 30 feet from the ground.”