Some ulun-no-bokan (Murut) charms
This short note by H. G. Keith records four specific charms (tinogum) of the Ulun-no-Bokan (Murut) people, each with a distinct name and ritual application (p. 330).
Summary
Keith identifies the generic term for charms in the Bokan dialect as tinogum and then lists four specific types. Susungug is a charm fed to dogs to improve their hunting ability, administered by boiling a stone in water and pouring the liquid down the dog’s throat. Pananam bilud is placed with padi seed to ensure a crop with fat grains. Tambar serves as a preventive against sickness, the charm being soaked in water for bathing. Panginging dapoh is used to bring good luck in trading or dowry negotiations, ensuring cheapness when buying and a low dowry when seeking a bride (p. 330).