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About Google Book Search Google's mission is to organize the world's information and to make it universally accessible and useful. Google Book Search helps readers discover the world's books while helping authors and publishers reach new audiences. You can search through the full text of this book on the web at http : //books . google . com/ .EttmograjjbLcal Library. Vol. I. Plate L &.Jkn>0cre !Utn4U.puu MimruytuJ, JfVd'ttyUnS'Stru**/ NATIVE OF DOURCA STRAIT. NEW GUINEA. ETHSOn*! ,: KI) %-\ ; * W>iFi JF1VF C< .A, » , *.E • ' I I, 0 N 1, 0 \* ? A.vl -? .1, /,. h \ l LI '•: ' " '. r •.-, I: • .;.!.»" • • L ^lADRli) Ll'MA" 1* ...» KR>: i VU.I ":" . « MILK. i s v:! -Ethnographica I Jfbrarr. Vol. L VUt* I i THE ETHNOGRAPHICAL LIBRARY CONDUCTED BY EDWIN NORMS ESd. VOL. I. THE NATIVE RACES OF THE INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO. PAPUANS. WITH FIVE COLOVBED PLATES AND TWO HAPS. LONDON HIPPOLYTE BAILLIERE 219 REGENT STREET, AND 290 BROADWAY NEW YORK U.S. PARIS J. B. BAILLIERE RUE HAUTEFBUU1E. •MATVRIP BAILLY BAILLIERE CALLE DEL PRINCIPE. 1858. THE ^NATIVE RACES THE INDIAN ARCHIPELAGOj PAPUANS BY GEORGE WINDSOR EARL M.R.A.S. AUTHOB OF THE "SA8TIBN SEAS," fcc. WITH VZVB OOLOUBBD FLATBS AND TWO MAPS. "Mirantur homines altitudinea montium, ingentea fluctus marls, altissimos lapsus fluminum et oceani ambitnm et gyros siderum—et relinquunt seipsos, nee mirantur."— ST. AD OUST IN. LONDON HIPPOLYTE BAILLIERE 219 REGENT STREET, AND 290 BROADWAY NEW YORK U.S. PARIS J. B. BAILLIEEE RUE H A U TE PE UILLE. MADRID BAILLY BAILLIERE CALLE DEL PRINCIPE. 1853. LONDON: Printed by Sebnlze and Co., 13, Poland Street. PREFACE. THE study of the Human Race, in its various phases, has become greatly extended since the late Dr. Prichard, the father of Ethnographical Science in this country, commenced his researches into the physical history of mankind. The inaugural essay of the young physician in the year 1808, was expanded into a large volume in 1813, and further researches, prosecuted without inter­ mission during a long and active professional life, ex­ tended the work until it became one of the most valuable contributions to modern scientific literature of which any nation can boast. The importance of the science which the learned physiologist has the merit of intro­ ducing to this country, is daily becoming more appre­ ciated. The archaeologist finds in it a clue to mysteries connected with extinct nations, such as those which have been buried for ages under fhe sands of Egypt, Persia, or Central America; the philanthropist feels his sympathies enlarged as the habits and characteristics of untutored races become developed to his view; and even the states­ man considers it necessary to refer to the pages of the ethnographer, that he may learn how collisions with the 422402 IV PREFACE. native races of distant possessions, which but too often lead to desolating and expensive wars, may be best avoided;—and although it is not intended at present to enter very deeply into the subject of philology, students of that important branch of Ethnographical Science may find their labours materially lightened by the issue of a series, to which they can refer for in­ formation respecting the geographical position, and social peculiarities, of tribes whose dialects may be under examination. AUGUST 25, 1853. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS. Peculiarity of the Hair—Features—Stature and Proportions—Modes of Personal Disfigurement—Physical and Mental Capacity—Character and Disposition — Results of Foreign Intercourse on the Wild Tribes ....... 1 CHAPTER II. NEW GUINEA. SOUTH COAST. Papuan Character of the New Guinea Tribes—Geographical Sketch of the Island—Visits of Early Voyagers—Dutch Expedition of 1828— Interview with Natives of Dourga Strait—Hostile Encounter—Cha­ racteristics of the Dourga Tribe—Weapons and Ornaments—Agility in Climbing Trees—Mangrove Thickets—Habitations—Papuans and Australians—Expedition of Lieutenant Kool to Dourga Strait in 1835—Interview with a large tribe of Frederick-Henry Island . 8 * VI CONTENTS. CHAPTER III. NEW GUINEA. SOUTH-WEST COAST. Captain Cook's Interview with the Papuans in 1770—Lieutenant KolflTs Visit to the same spot in 1828—His Interview with the Natives— Ichthyosis—Singular Practice of Ejecting a Smoke-like Material from Bamboo Tubes—Lieutenant Modem's Account of the Practice —Dr. Muller's Explanation—Local Character of the Practice—Pro­ gress of the Dutch Expedition of 1838 along the Coast—Meet a Papuan Flotilla—Practice of Standing while Paddling their Prahus —Interview with the Natives—Friendly Intercourse Established— Trading Propensities of the Papuans—Ceremonial Visit of the Papuan Chief Abrauw—Affection of the Natives towards their Chief —Aristocratic Coolness of the Natives—Friendly Conduct towards, the Dutch—Characteristics of the Outanatas—Ichthyosis—Boring the Septum of the Nose, and Pointing the Teeth—Dress and Orna­ ments—Characteristics of the Females—A Mother and Child—Dis­ position and Character of the Outanatas—Arms and Implements— Canoes—Habitations—Domestic Animals—Food—Fruits and Vege­ tables—Doubts as to whether the Outanatas are a Coast or Inland Tribe—Papuan Flotillas—Expedition proceeds towards Triton Bay— A Papuan Paradise—The Settlement Founded—Mohammedan In­ fluences on the Natives—Their General Characteristics — Foreign Intercourse—Marauders of Onin—The Slave-Trade—Commerce— General View of the Natives of the West Coast of New Guinea—The Alfoeren, or Mountaineers—Origin of the term " Arafuras" . 30 CHAPTER IV. NEW GUINEA. NORTH COAST. Early Voyagers to the North Coast of New Guinea—Dutch Expedition of 1850—Characteristics of the Dory Papuans—Dress—Scarifications CONTENTS. VU of the Body — Ornaments — Occupations—Food and Luxuries — Habitations and Household Gear—Arts and Agriculture—Arms and Implements—Navigation and Commerce—Character and Disposition —Government and Laws—Customs, Social and Religious—The "Hongi,"or Tidore Flotilla—Natives of Run, in the Great Bay- Visit to a Papuan Family — Kurudu—A Deserted Village—The Ambermo River—Dutch Settlement at Humboldt Bay . 64 CHAPTER V. THE ARRU ISLANDS. General Description of the Group—Foreign IDtercourse—Mixed Race of the Western Islands—Dutch Connection with the Islands Renewed in 1824—Lieutenant Kolif s Description of the Islanders—Peculiar Complexion'of the Arruans—The Kabroor Islanders—Agriculture— Trjepang and Pearl Fisheries—Native Vessels—Elephants' Tusks and Porcelain Dishes—Social Condition of the Natives of Vorkay—Mar­ riage Customs—Mode of Settling Differences—Funereal Customs and Ceremonies—Introduction of Christianity and Mohammedanism— Importance of farther Details respecting the Arruans . 93 CHAPTER VI. CERAM AND THE MOLUCCAS. Mountain Papuans—Mixed Race on the Islands lying between Ceram and New Guinea—Remnants of the Papuan Race in Ceram—Con­ dition in the time of Valentyn—The Waringin or Banyan-Tree of the Far East—Its Connection with the Early History of the Native Races—Hopeless Condition of the Papuans in the Interior of Ceram —Former Power of the Maritime Papuans—Their Expeditions in the Neighbouring Seas—Adventure of a Papuan Rajah at Ter- nate ....... 112 vm CONTENTS. CHAPTER VII. AHETAS, OR NEGRITOS OF THE PHILIPPINES. Distribution of the Ahetas in the Philippines — Accounts of Early Voyagers—Nature of the Country—Physical Characteristics of the Ahetas—Food—Habits—Singular Practice—Nostalgia or Home- Sickness—Individuals Residing with the Foreign Settlers—M.
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