The last of the Paleohicans
The Sentinelese, one of the world’s last indigenous people, live isolated on an island in the Bay of Bengal off the east coast of India. North Sentinel Island lies on the west side of a group called, Andaman Islands. They have managed to steer clear of colonization on their island. Any “intruders” (even those who come in peace) are killed immediately. They will also shoot bows at aircraft. After the genocidal devastation to the 3 other tribes living in the Andaman Islands, India has created a law to make any attempts at landing on the island illegal. The latest pictures of the Sentinelese were from Indian government helicopters conducting a flyover to check that the islanders survived the 2004 tsunami.
Very little is known about the Sentinelese. As you might expect, they live off of the land and sea; and use outrigger canoes for fishing and transportation. Through distant observation and a small number of attempts at contact, we know that there is no visible sign of agriculture. They harvest wild honey and eat wild pigs. The hunter-gatherer males stand about 6 feet tall, while the females average just under 5.5 feet.
They live in huts with floors of leaves or in larger more elaborate structures with raised floors. Weapons include javelins and bows with 3 types of arrows. Their tools include fire, stones for pounding and smithing, fishing nets and many types of baskets for gathering.
While I would love to study and learn more about the Sentinelese, I hope that modern society stays away to allow the last of the paleo people to live in peace…and health.
My information was gathered from websites including:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentinelese_people
- http://www.atomstozebras.com/category/sentinelese/
- http://www.suite101.com/blog/woorama/sentinelese_islander_warriors
- http://asian-indigenous-peoples.suite101.com/article.cfm/andaman_tribe_strikes_back
WOD 2/9/2010
A. 600M Run Max Effort x 3
90 Seconds of rest between each round
10 burpee penalty if 5 seconds off from fastest time
B. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Jumping Lunges (each leg)
Knees to Elbows
Power Snatch (95/65)
C. Optional:
Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Hang Power Snatch 4-4-4
Back squat 2-2-2
Kayaks 3×10
haha so cool. Do their men wear cool outfits? I should be one for Halloween this year
Do their women also appear to look like dudes when photographed from behind while front squatting? If so, then I must be of Paleohican decent.
(now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to go put on a dress and some heels just to prove to the world that I am, in fact, a girl.)
Scarlett’s a girl; i promise
Thank you honey. I was hoping you would vouch for me
I will second Scarlett indeed being a woman…get your minds out of the gutter all of you:)
Scarlett, your back looks amazing in that picture! You gotta be proud of that!
Seriously, Scarlett, I envy your back. Scarlett is backalicious.
I discovered some new muscles last night… Thank you Calysta & John. I will never again skip out on foam rolling again.
And Scarlett, your back looks amazing!
Aww shucks! Thanks peeps