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Fine 19th Century Dayak Headhunter's Mandau

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: A finer than average example, the antler grip with intricately carved pommel and finely-woven grip wrap. The hardwood scabbard paneled and profiled. The blade unusually robust and sharp. Early 20th ce

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: The grip of staghorn, well-carved with aso motifs with finely woven wrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its carved wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. We

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: The grip of antler, boldly carved with aso motifs and unusual bronze ferrule. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 63.6cm.

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: The grip of staghorn with hair tassels intact, boldly carved with aso motifs. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its elaborately-carved hardwood scabbard. Retains its pisa

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: The grip of staghorn with dark patina, boldly carved with aso motifs. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. Early 20th century. Worn, grip wrap lacking. Overall length 66cm. Con

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: A presentation sword, the grip carved of antler, with characteristic chisel-edged blade, the wooden scabbard covered in carved antler. Mid-20th century. Worn with losses. Overall length 62cm. Conditio

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Dayak Mandau Head Hunters Sword.: Dayak Mandau Head Hunters Sword. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 30 3/4", Blade length : 21". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website - Sofedesig

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MANDAU DAYAK HEADHUNTER SWORD BORNEO: Mandau Headhunter Sword, Dayak Peoples, Borneo. Wood, steel , antler, rattan, hair, 19th c. Measures 29". Weight 1 lb 5 oz.

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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER PARANG IHLANG OR MANDAU SWORD: The grip of antler, finely-carved with aso motifs and retaining its intricately-woven wrap and hair tassels. The handforged blade with expanded tip, and chisel-edged. In its carved wooden scabbard wit

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Rare Indonesian Borneo Mandau Parang Ihlang Sword ~ Dayak Headhunters ~ Fantastic Inlaid Blade: A distinctive Bornean sword of the Iban Dayak, called a Mandau or Parang Ihlang,these swords are found in institutional and private collections in varying degrees of quality. They are distinguished by

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A RARE BORNEO HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: A finer than average example, the antler grip with intricately carved pommel and finely-woven grip wrap. The hardwood scabbard well carved and profiled. The blade robust and well engraved in Dayak mot

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MANDAU DAYAK: Beautiful warrior sword of the Dayak people, made of wood, iron, human hair and deer horn. Borneo, 19th century. Length 40 cm

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ANTIQUE INDONESIAN TRIBAL MANDAU SWORD ~ USED BY BORNEO DAYAK TRIBE HEADHUNTERS: Antique Indonesian Tribal MANDAU Sword ~ Used by Borneo DAYAK Tribe Headhunters . Total length (inside scabbard if present) :22 3/4 ", Blade length : 16". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Cl

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Fine 19th Century Dayak Headhunter's Mandau

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Fine Dayak headhunter's mandau sword. 19th century Borneo. Well carved wood and leather wrapped handle with raffia / natural plant fiber...this may actually be hair. Measures 39" long. The handle measures 9.5" long.

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Fine 19th Century Dayak Headhunter's Mandau

Name: Fine 19th Century Dayak Headhunter's Mandau
SKU: 42601820
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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