A group of two Borneo Style Mandau Swords with scabbards. 20th Century. ++ 18 1/2" simple blade. Painted wood handle with hair ornamentation. Painted cloth covered scabbard with hair and animal ornamentation. Smaller knife with bone handle. 24 1/2" overall and 19 1/4" scabbard. ++ 16 3/4" simple blade. Wood painted cloth covered handle and scabbard with hair and animal tooth ornamentation. Smaller knife with cloth covered wood handle. 22 1/4" and 18" scabbard.
Provenance: From the Estate of Giraud V. Foster, Baltimore, Maryland.

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