Mark Lehn - Last of the sea gypsies: the stateless Bajau Laut of Borneo
Coast of Sabah, BORNEO (Sept. 2015)
Bajau Laut women like Indda (top picture) wear pounded rice powder to protect their skin from sun damage caused by the water’s reflection.
Large extended families live in split houses (bottom picture) off Denawan Island in Sabah. There’s a little more room in these but a boat is still vital. Read more















