A DAYAK MANDAU
Single-edged blade, chiselled near to the weak, decorated with brass stars. Wooden hilt, slightly embossed, decorated with white and blade horsehair; wooden scabbard decorated en suite, complete with accompanying knife, remains of bead decorations.
Borneo, circa 1900
length 65 cm.
Conditions: medium
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Single-edged blade, chiselled near to the weak, decorated with brass stars. Wooden hilt, slightly embossed, decorated with white and blade horsehair; wooden scabbard decorated en suite, complete with accompanying knife, remains of bead decorations.
Borneo, circa 1900
length 65 cm.
Conditions: medium