Rare Dayak Headhunters Sword

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

A very seldom encountered form. The characteristic grip of antler, finely-carved with leeches and other Dayak motifs and retaining its intricately-woven rattan wrap and remnants of hair ornaments. The

A very seldom encountered form. The characteristic grip of antler, finely-carved with aso motifs and retaining its intricately-woven rattan wrap and hair ornaments. The massive, handwrought blade expa

A very seldom encountered form. The characteristic grip of antler, finely-carved with Dayak motifs and retaining its intricately-woven rattan wrap and hair ornaments. The massive, handwrought blade of

A very seldom encountered form. The characteristic grip of antler, carved with aso and scrollwork and retaining its horn and silver ferrule. The massive, handwrought blade expanding continuously to th

A very seldom encountered form. The characteristic grip of antler, carved with aso and scrollwork and retaining its woven grip wrap. The massive, handwrought blade expanding continuously to the tip, d

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

DescriptionDayak Head-Hunter's SwordAntique carved, dragon head with tufts of hairThis is an old item not new or reproduction.Museum quality RARE item; Dayak Head-Hunter's SwordAntique carved, dragon

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

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.

A large example, the antler grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with rattan wrapped grip. The well-wrought blade with kundieng and brass inlay. In its well-carved scabbard. Ear

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

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

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