19th Century Antique Dayak Mandau Head Hunter Sword Set For Sale

Mandau (Head Hunters) Sword with Skinning Knife, Handle Made of Animal Bone. Solid wood hand carved sheath.

Imported from Borneo this set was purchased in an estate sale from an antique collector, blade has been polished, oiled & restored (very sharp), iron blade has distinct nickel ore spotting consistent with traditional examples sometimes referred to as \"primitive Damascus \". Blade etching is worn but still visible see all pictures. Scabbard is solid hand carved fragrant wood that has been restored, skinning knife has attached sheath.

Blade measures 27\"