Anthropology has always attracted more than its fair share of larger-than-life characters, and Tom Harrisson was one of the very largest.
Best known as the man who invented Mass Observation, he was also a guerrilla fighter, a pioneering documentary-maker, and the man credited with re-introducing head-hunting back into Borneo.
he was the curator of Sarawak museum for a while and was said to have sold a lot of local artefacts that belonged to the local people. but he did help defeat the Japanese and was quite a hero.
borneo4x4 4 months ago
Tom Harrisson is the most badass anthropologist ever. I really wish that American anthropologists can be more like Harrisson today
inferno0020 11 months ago
Tom is the most badass anthropologist ever. I really wish that American anthropologists can be more like Harrisson today
inferno0020 11 months ago
"He painted his toe nails and wore open toe sandals" Rebel
chlowean1 1 year ago
This dude restarted what? head hunting? wtf?
JIHOJIJO 1 year ago
Does anyone know his birthday?
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nomalaysinhollywood 4 years ago
Have you seen my "If I did it--" it is a social commentary/political over tones. But at heart it is art history about becoming aware of WALDECK. By the way, I am sending your video around to friends.
omunhvilag 4 years ago
It is very interesting to see great minds who are bird watchers that are able to utilize their ability to observe animals in nature to observing humans in nature. It isn't really much of a leap for an ambitious monkey like myself. Thanks for posting this very interesting video and I look forward to seeing the rest.
Ancephalic 4 years ago 2
Oral history and getting down the stories was always of interest as a fiction writer. Now I am married to an authority in Pre-Columbian I know how much it really is out there. Your right on the button and very valuable. I send my recent attempt at documenting and telling about my complex story...
omunhvilag 5 years ago