INDO608: Dayak Mandau Sword

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INDO608: Dayak Mandau Sword

Dayak Mandau sword with intricate carved handle. The antler handle has multiple images of Aso, leaches and faces. The natural vine handle wrap is very fine and tight. The blade has the typical concave and convex shape as well as an "H S" stamped into it. The scabbard is well carved and intricate with two Aso heads and the original rattan wrappings.     

24 1/2" Overall with a 17 1/4" Blade. Early 20th century, Borneo, Indonesia.    ....$750.00