Sword "mandau" ·  Indonésie - Bornéo, Dayak · ID: 3052286

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.