Longhouses thumb|The gallery of a Kayan Dayak longhouse with skulls and weapons along the wall, exhibiting their headhunter culture In the traditional Dayak society, the long house or Lamin House, is regarded as the heart of the community, it functions as the village, as well as the societal architectural expression. This large building, sometimes exceeding 200 meters in length, may be divided into independent household apartments. The building is also equipped with communal areas for cooking, ceremonies, socializing, and blacksmithing.
Longhouses thumb|The gallery of a Kayan Dayak longhouse with skulls and weapons along the wall, exhibiting their headhunter culture In the traditional Dayak society, the long house or Lamin House, is regarded as the heart of the community, it functions as the village, as well as the societal architectural expression. This large building, sometimes exceeding 200 meters in length, may be divided into independent household apartments. The buildi.ng is also equipped with communal areas for cooking, ceremonies, socializing, and blacksmithing