The Head-Hunters of Borneo - Bock 1882

The Head-Hunters of Borneo - Bock 1882Overview Presenting the 1882 Second Edition of Carl Bocks seminal work on the interior of Borneo. Commissioned by the Dutch government, Bock was one of the first Europeans to provide a detailed visual and narrative record of the Mahakam and Barito river regions. This volume remains a cornerstone for collectors of Southeast Asian history, particularly those focused on the tribal cultures of the Dayak people. Key Features Stunning Visual Record: The

including the delicate structure of the petals

rhythmic appearance

showing the various island groups under Spanish influence

1748–1750

and the distinctive vertical shop signs (shun) that created a colorful

while the top right shows a polar projection of the northern hemisphere

Hokkaido (Terra Eso) is shown distended and still attached to the Asian mainland

The Weapons and Metalworking sections

backed with linen for durability—a common format for colonial officials and travelers of the time

The Dumont d'Urville Expedition: This artwork was a direct result of the Astrolabe and Zélée voyage

showing the "most recent authorities and surveys" in a landscape that was still being actively defined by European explorers and settlers

From: Atlas Novus (German edition)