Stumbled upon a mandau.

[Mytribalworld]

[QUOTE=asomotif]

Originally Posted by imas560

...Was thinking it might be able to go into the pineapple juice process...QUOTE]

Please, no pineapple juice on a mandau . Its not a keris..
And this blade looks still very good. clean it with 00 or 0000 steelwool and a little bit of oil. I am sure that you will be satisfied with the overall appearance.

The stone is a later addition. I recommend to remove the remaining one also if possible.

As for the origin. kayan/kenyah south east Borneo
Correct me if someone has a better or more specific view on that.
Age : early 20th century (again imho)

Best regards,
Willem

I totally agree with the treatment, for the origin I think more to the north
not south east. The carving is however based on the model what we call generally a Modang ( Kutai area) but the way of carving and the use of some ornaments is like they use in the north.
I see some gearwheel/star like ornaments that are typical for that area.
the blade looks like Kenya with some Dusun influence.

thanks for showing ! I think its time to visit my uncle also....

Arjan

[imas560]

Hello all,
some additional pictures of the handle.

[tom hyle]

Try not to stumble upon a mandau; it could be really painful, and isn't good for the sword, either
Nice sword!