Title
The Sakai tribe on Sungei Sungkei in Perak
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.7cm X W8.8cm
Accession No.
1991-00509
Collection of
‘Sakai’, a term used during the early days of British colonial rule refers to the indigenous people in Malay Peninsula. They are divided into three main tribal groups: the ‘Semang’ (or ‘Negrito’), ’Senoi’ and proto-Malay (aboriginal Malay).
