Lot 2344
A Bornean Mandau, 2nd half of the 20th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots
Description
Slightly curved, somewhat stained back-edged blade with a pronounced ricasso and a typically tapering head. The ornamentally carved hardwood grip with rattan-wrapped handle and inserted tufts of artificial hair(?), showing slight shrinkage cracks. Wooden scabbard with lavish engraved and plaited decor, faced with bone at the mouth and tip, on the reverse a bag of plant fibres (the accompanying small knife is missing). Length 66 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?