A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

An earlier and finer than average example, the antler grip intricately carved with aso motifs and finely-woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard likewise intricately carved. The blade unusually r

2 Krisses and 1 Dayak Mandau Sword. Size: Lengths ranging from 22'' (56 cm) to 27" (69 cm)

Dayak Mandau Sword. decorated blade. Scabbard and matching grip.Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 25 1/4", Blade length : 18". ~~ ~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catal

The grip of ironwood, finely carved with aso motifs with intricately-woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard likewise carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged with profiled spine. Firs