A fine local craft is featured on the 12 cents stamp of Sarawak. It is the "Barong Panau". The word " barong" means a boat, in the language of one of the tribes, and the word "panau" refers to net-lifting fishing. These fishing craft are locally built, the keel, ribs, and frames being built up in western fashion from local hardwood. The masts can be taken down when not in use while sails are made of imported cloth. The crew of the craft usually consists of 10 or 12 men.
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