A RARE DAYAK PARANG IHLANG MANDAU SWORD

A distinctive Bornean sword of the Iban Dayak, called a Mandau or Parang Ihlang,these swords are found in institutional and private collections in varying degrees of quality. They are distinguished by

The grip of antler, finely-carved with aso motifs and retaining its intricately-woven wrap and hair tassels. The handforged blade with expanded tip, and chisel-edged. In its carved wooden scabbard wit

A massive example, also knows as a mandau. The grip of staghorn, well carved with aso motifs with finely woven gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard elaborately carved and bound with rattan. The long blade

A finer than average example, the antler grip with intricately carved pommel and finely-woven grip wrap. The hardwood scabbard well carved and profiled. The blade robust and well engraved in Dayak mot

Dayak People, the well-wrought blade of characteristic form, with integral grip and turned brass pommel. In its wooden scabbard with rattan bindings and remains of suspension system. 19th century. Wel

Borneo, Dayak, ca. 19th / 20th Century CE. Mandau sword with scabbard and carved horn handles, black hair plumes. Grips bound with woven rattan thread, the blades have an edge on one side and are flat

An earlier and finer than average example, the antler grip intricately carved with aso motifs and finely-woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard likewise intricately carved. The blade unusually r

2 Krisses and 1 Dayak Mandau Sword. Size: Lengths ranging from 22'' (56 cm) to 27" (69 cm)

Dayak Mandau Sword. decorated blade. Scabbard and matching grip.Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 25 1/4", Blade length : 18". ~~ ~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catal

The grip of ironwood, finely carved with aso motifs with intricately-woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard likewise carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged with profiled spine. Firs

A 19TH CENTURY MODANG DAYAK MANDAU SWORD having a carved antler handle and steel blade in its original scabbard with ratan belt loop and back scabbard retaining the Pisau knife with carved Aso head ha

This is an antique machete-like mandau Dayak sword and scabbard with deer antler or horn hilt. Dayak peoples, Kalimantan / Borneo/ Likely the Iban, a sub-group of the Dayak, who in the past were known

**Originally Listed At $300** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak culture, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful and ornate "Mandau" sword handle that is hand-carved from deer antler with a braided ra

2 Iban Dayak Mandau Swords, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia. Carved horn handles, one with scabbard finely carved in the leech pattern. From the collection of Joseph Salamanca. Size: Length of Blades 20" (5

An above average example. The antler grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with rattan wrapped grip. The well-wrought blade with stepped tip. In its well-carved scabbard with hor

A finer than average example, the antler grip with intricately carved pommel and finely-woven grip wrap. The hardwood scabbard paneled and profiled. The blade unusually robust and sharp. Early 20th ce

The grip of staghorn, well-carved with aso motifs with finely woven wrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its carved wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. We

The grip of staghorn, well-carved with aso motifs with finely woven wrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its carved wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. We

An above average example. The grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with grip wrap and hair tassel intact. The blade faceted at the forte and expanding continuously to the pierce

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Borneo, Dayak, Ngaju peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden sheath wrapped with a yellow cloth and human hair tassels, and attached t

The grip of staghorn, well-carved with aso motifs with finely woven wrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its carved wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. We

The grip of antler, boldly carved with aso motifs and unusual bronze ferrule. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 63.6cm.

The grip of staghorn with hair tassels intact, boldly carved with aso motifs. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its elaborately-carved hardwood scabbard. Retains its pisa

An earlier than average example, the wooden grip well-carved with aso motifs. The hardwood scabbard likewise intricately carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged, with profiled spine. Retai