A KAVAN-DAYAK MANDAU
Strong and long, single-edged blade; typical, bone hilt, richly embossed, the base covered with metallic binding, the pommel with horsehair; wooden scabbard, partially embossed and decorated with vegetable bands, shell-pendant. A scabbard for accompanying knife on the back. East-Kalimantan, Bahau.
Kalimantan, early 20th Century
length 73.5 cm.
Conditions: good
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Strong and long, single-edged blade; typical, bone hilt, richly embossed, the base covered with metallic binding, the pommel with horsehair; wooden scabbard, partially embossed and decorated with vegetable bands, shell-pendant. A scabbard for accompanying knife on the back. East-Kalimantan, Bahau.
Kalimantan, early 20th Century
length 73.5 cm.
Conditions: good
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Time, Location
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