19th C. Dayak Mandau Headhunter's Sword

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

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

Borneo, Dayak, ca. 19th / 20th Century CE. Mandau sword with scabbard and carved horn handles, black hair plumes. Grips bound with woven rattan thread, the blades have an edge on one side and are flat

**Originally Listed At $300** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak culture, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful and ornate "Mandau" sword handle that is hand-carved from deer antler with a braided ra

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 meas

Fine Dayak headhunter's mandau sword. 19th century Borneo. Carved wood and leather wrapped handle. Measures 33" long. The handle measures 7.25" long, 5.5" wide.

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

An earlier than average example, the wooden grip well-carved with aso motifs. The hardwood scabbard likewise intricately carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged, with profiled spine. Retai

Rare 19th C. Indonesian Borneo DAYAK Headhunter's Hat Helmet. Regular Adult Size. ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website - Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank yo

A 19TH CENTURY MODANG DAYAK MANDAU SWORD having a carved antler handle and steel blade in its original scabbard with ratan belt loop and back scabbard retaining the Pisau knife with carved Aso head ha

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Borneo, Dayak, Ngaju peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden sheath wrapped with a yellow cloth and human hair tassels, and attached t

Late 19th century rare Dayak headhunter's Sword Mandu. Complete with its original intricate hair mounted fancy scabbard. Approximate Size: 29" H X 3" W 21.5" curved razor edged blade All lots sold as

An above average example. The antler grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with rattan wrapped grip. The well-wrought blade with stepped tip. In its well-carved scabbard with hor

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

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

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

An above average example. The grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with grip wrap and hair tassel intact. The blade faceted at the forte and expanding continuously to the pierce

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

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.

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

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

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

Rare 19th C. Iban Sarawak (Sea Dayak) Malaysia Brunei Sea Sword. Excellent, long highly decorated curved Blade is well preserved. Carved typical to Dayak sword Handle and pommel of animal shape. The I

Central Asia, northeastern India/northwestern Burma, Naga people, ca. last quarter of the 19th century CE. A fascinating shield made to be used with a spear and sword. It features a woven rattan backi