Lot 0071F

19th C. Dayak Mandau Sword, Carved Stag Horns

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19th C. Dayak Mandau Sword, Carved Stag Horns

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Borneo, Dayak, ca. late 19th / early 20th Century CE. Carved stag horn handles and grips bound with woven rattan thread, the blades have an edge on one side and are flat. The wood scabbards are bound with intricate cane thread weaving, each has a utility knife sheath. Size: 30" L x 3.5" W (76.2 cm x 8.9 cm)

The Mandau sword is the traditional sword of the Dayak tribes of Borneo and is associated with their headhunting traditions, although it is more commonly used as a machete in everyday life. The mandau is believed to have supernatural power and it is passed as an heirloom from generation to generation. In addition to an important role in custom rituals, the mandau is also used as payment or as a richly symbolic gift, for example, at a wedding.

Provenance: Ex-Edward Gerber Estate

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19th C. Dayak Mandau Sword, Carved Stag Horns

Name: 19th C. Dayak Mandau Sword, Carved Stag Horns
SKU: 44811742
Price: 900 USD
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Estimate $900 - $1,350

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Starting Price $450

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