A KAYAN-DAYAK MANDAU
Straight, single-edged blade (rust areas), the back chiselled and pierced at the weak. Bone grip, embossed and pierced, the base with fiber wire binding. Wooden scabbard, partially embossed and with fiber, braided bands. A scabbard for accompanying knife. Bahau.
Kalimantan, circa 1900
length 56.5 cm.
Conditions: medium
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Straight, single-edged blade (rust areas), the back chiselled and pierced at the weak. Bone grip, embossed and pierced, the base with fiber wire binding. Wooden scabbard, partially embossed and with fiber, braided bands. A scabbard for accompanying knife. Bahau.
Kalimantan, circa 1900
length 56.5 cm.
Conditions: medium