Blowpipe Maker Shares Rare, Ancient Craft | Short Film Showcase

In “Balan the Blowpipe Maker,” filmmaker Ross Harrison introduces viewers to an indigenous Malaysian elder and craftsman. “Only a few elders of Borneo’s Penan tribe still know how to make their unique hunting tool, the blowpipe. Balan is the last person in his village who practices the craft,“ says Harrison. This short video incorporates footage from Harrison’s 30-minute documentary “Sunset Over Selungo“, which focuses on rain forest protection and land rights in Malaysian Borneo. See More from Ross Harrison Learn about Sunset Over Selungo Visit the full-length documentary's Facebook page ➡ Subscribe: ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: #NationalGeographic #Blowpipes #ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Blowpipe Maker Shares Rare, Ancient Craft | Short Film Showcase National Geographic