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Dayak tattoos, often called "Pantang/Uker" (by the Iban Dayak people), are more than just body decoration or aesthetic works of art. For the indigenous people of Borneo (Kalimantan), tattoos are a form of identity, a symbol of social status, and a spiritual provision for the journey to the afterlife.

Here is an in-depth description of Dayak Borneo tattoos:

Philosophy and Spiritual Meaning

The Dayak believe that tattoos are "torches" or lights that illuminate the afterlife. In their belief, when someone dies, the black tattoo turns to gold and illuminates the owner's spirit's path to heaven (the realm of eternity).

Protection: Tattoos are believed to act as amulets that protect the wearer from evil spirits.

Marker of Achievement: Tattoos are given as awards for bravery on the battlefield (in the history of headhunting) or for specific skills.

Nomadic Identity: For Dayak men, tattoos signify their travels and their exposure to the outside world.