A KENYAH-DAYAK MANDAU

Slightly curved, single-edged blade, the back is chiselled and pierced with spirals toward the tip, the base with a curl. Typical, bone grip, finely chiselled, with tufts in horsehair, ring-nut with brass wire binding. Wooden and vegetable fibers scabbard, partially embossed, with accompanying knife with bone and wooden grip. Suspension rope in braided fiber.

Kalimantan, circa 1900
length 66.5 cm.
Conditions: good