Dayak Mandau Sword Borneo

$500 · Offered by Second Story Books

Late 19th Century. Antique Dayak Mandau traditional sword from Borneo, complete with its original carved wooden scabbard. The sword features an impressive hand-carved antler or bone hilt depicting a mythical protective creature in intricate openwork relief, complemented by a traditional woven metal grip wrap. The forged single-edged blade retains its characteristic asymmetrical profile and decorative pierced spine with finely cut scrollwork, a hallmark of quality

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