Extraordinary Rare Mandau Sword Dayak Peoples Of Borneo

A Museum Quality traditional Men’s Sword of the Dayak Tribal Peoples of Borneo. An older, traditional piece made from Carved Wood, Steel, Antler, Inlaid Iron, Bark, Hair, Skin and Natural Woven Fiber. Unusually complete, this Mandau has a Brass inlaid Sword Blade and has an exquisitely carved Antler Handle with Dyed Hair Tufts and tightly woven natural fiber. The Sheath is covered with traditional incised and raised Carving on one side, the other bears a Bark Sheath which holds the Mat Knife which is traditionally used for carving and utilitarian purposes while in the jungle or on a hunt. The Mat knife is missing its curved blade however the Double Figure handle carving is exquisite with a Nude Male figure being held up on the head of a Kneeling figure. There is a Bird Quill attached to the Sheath and it is thought that this was a token to give the owner the power of swiftness while on the hunt or at war.
Condition: The overall condition is extraordinary with only acceptable age-related wear including a few end chips to the wood sheath and a break in the woven fiber roping.
The Mandau measures 33” long by 3” wide by 2.25” deep.

Consistent with age and use.

Home Decor, Other

18%

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Sunday, 4/2, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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