A DAYAK MANDAU
Interesting, slightly curved, single-and false-edged blade with brass decorations, pierced and with a curl at the base, partially chiselled back. Bone hilt of typical shape, richly chiselled and pierced, the base with wire binding; wooden scabbard, partially embossed. Rare type of the blade.
Borneo, 19th Century
length 70 cm.
Conditions: medium
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Interesting, slightly curved, single-and false-edged blade with brass decorations, pierced and with a curl at the base, partially chiselled back. Bone hilt of typical shape, richly chiselled and pierced, the base with wire binding; wooden scabbard, partially embossed. Rare type of the blade.
Borneo, 19th Century
length 70 cm.
Conditions: medium
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Time, Location
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