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Value tuwæ
Language:
Ngaju Dayak
Parameter:
name of two types of creepers, the with broad leaves, and the with narrow leaves; the pounded roots are placed in a large pot of water and allowed to sit for awhile, and the mixture is then poured into a small stream that has been closed off at one end; about an hour later all the fish float to the surface in a torpid state so that they can easily be caught by hand; many of these fish die, but they can nevertheless be eaten without ill effect to people [05bd3c9cbe4cb5e944ec16b70ea3e7b4]
References
Hardeland 1859
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