Sword "mandau" · Indonesia - Borneo, Dayak · ID: 3052286
Starting price
EUR 250
Estimated price
EUR 500
Provenance
Herbert Hamak, Hammelburg, GermanySize
L: 77,5 cm
L: 30.5 inch
Description
wood, metal, plant fibre, animal hair and tooth, fabric, glass beads, secondary knife missing, glue spots
“Mandau” is the traditional weapon of the Dayak people of Borneo. The often elaborately crafted swords serve as precious gifts and are used ceremonially. In earlier times, they are said to have been used for headhunting.