THE RETURN VOYAGE 269 



The Oma-Sulings, according to their traditions, came 

 from Apo Kayan nearly two hundred years ago. Oma 

 means place of abode; Suling is the name of a small river 

 in Apo Kayan. They had at the time of my visit six 

 kampongs on the Upper Mahakam, the largest of which 

 is Long Pahangei, with about 500 inhabitants. Material 

 for clothing is no longer woven, but is bought in Long 

 Iram. This is probably also the case with the Long- 

 Glats, but the Penihings still do some weaving. 



