The Head Hunters of Borneo Facsimile

The Head Hunters of Borneo is a travel and ethnographic account by Carl Bock, published in 1881. It chronicles his journey through the interior of Borneo, then part of the Dutch East Indies, focusing on the Dayak tribes known for their headhunting traditions. The book combines detailed observations of indigenous customs, rituals, and natural history with colonial-era attitudes. Richly illustrated, it offers insight into 19th-century exploration and anthropology, reflecting both fascination with and misconceptions about native cultures.