Mandau Dayak Headhunters Dagger Sword Borneo Indonesia
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7163 | Modified Item: No |
| Handle Material: Bone | Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia |
| Authenticity: Original | Blade Material: Carbon Steel |
Original DayakHeadhunters mandau ("Parang Ilang") sword presumably from Northern Borneo, Indonesia. The horn handle is carved and tufts of hair protruding from the sides of the hilt (mostly recedeed now). The wooden scabbard is covered by deer fur, painted with the tribal patterns and decorated with animal teeths. Scabbard has a sheath on its side for one utility knife (included). Good condition overall.
Total length in scabbard: 63 cm (24 3/4")
Length of the bladewith hand...le: 56.5 cm (22 1/4")
Length of the bladewithout handle: 45 cm (17 3/4")
The Mandau DayakHead-hunter’s Sword is the traditional weapon of the Dayak of Kalimantan, Indonesia. In the past, most of the native people living in the island ofKalimantan, the Dayak, were animists in belief. Perhaps the most striking istheir ancient tradition of headhunting practices. And it is also precisely forthis purpose that the Dayak used the Mandau. The Dayak believed that one of thesouls of a person resides in their head, so when taking some one else’s head, their powers are captured.The item is in the UK and I ship WORLDWIDE at $27.99 and also combine shipping.
Total length in scabbard: 63 cm (24 3/4")
Length of the bladewith hand...le: 56.5 cm (22 1/4")
Length of the bladewithout handle: 45 cm (17 3/4")
The Mandau DayakHead-hunter’s Sword is the traditional weapon of the Dayak of Kalimantan, Indonesia. In the past, most of the native people living in the island ofKalimantan, the Dayak, were animists in belief. Perhaps the most striking istheir ancient tradition of headhunting practices. And it is also precisely forthis purpose that the Dayak used the Mandau. The Dayak believed that one of thesouls of a person resides in their head, so when taking some one else’s head, their powers are captured.The item is in the UK and I ship WORLDWIDE at $27.99 and also combine shipping.
