If the tatoos in Borneo are anything like those in Polynesia, here's what I think. I recall seeing a documentary film some years ago on polynesian tatooing. This is a true test of pain endurance as the dermal puncturing is done with a sharpened boars tooth mounted on the end of a stick. The device is continuously struck against the skin like a drumstick. The black "ink" is powdered charcoal mixed with fuel oil which is rubbed into the bleeding skin. The tatoos are large and elaborate. Men often pass out during the proceedure...But I, I couldn't go for that as I'm not polynesian or Bornean...so I'm not entitled to wear one.

Blu