Dayak mandau

Indianajones · 30th March 2012, 10:24 PM

Hello Colin,
to my opinion your mandau is very well from the 1920's and originates from the Sarawak (;English side of Borneo) from the Iban-tribe, which I see from the so-called 'elbow-carvings' (which suppose to be leeches).
Often pieces, under which mandaus, where made and carved on order by the Chief with the special intention of giving them to special friends/important visitors. Hence the very nice details (but slightly unpractical) on the sheath and the lack of usagepatine.
Best regards,

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30th March 2012, 10:24 PM	#10
Indianajones Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 180	Hello Colin, to my opinion your mandau is very well from the 1920's and originates from the Sarawak (;English side of Borneo) from the Iban-tribe, which I see from the so-called 'elbow-carvings' (which suppose to be leeches). Often pieces, under which mandaus, where made and carved on order by the Chief with the special intention of giving them to special friends/important visitors. Hence the very nice details (but slightly unpractical) on the sheath and the lack of usagepatine. Best regards,