A KAYAN-DAYAK MANDAU
Strong, single-edged blade, the back chiselled and pierced toward the weak, one side decorated in silver and brass (some parts missing), brass eyes at the tip on the other side. Nice, bone hilt of typical shape, finely embossed, the base with vegetable binding, the pommel with horsehair. Without scabbard. Bahau.
Kalimantan, circa 1900
length 71.5 cm.
Conditions: good
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Strong, single-edged blade, the back chiselled and pierced toward the weak, one side decorated in silver and brass (some parts missing), brass eyes at the tip on the other side. Nice, bone hilt of typical shape, finely embossed, the base with vegetable binding, the pommel with horsehair. Without scabbard. Bahau.
Kalimantan, circa 1900
length 71.5 cm.
Conditions: good
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Time, Location
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