A very good " mandau' from Sarawak with superb carved antler hilt .

The hilt with tufts of dyed goat hair and carved spirit figure in front.

On the "neck" of the hilt a complex " 4 wind direction figure' in very fine detail..

The blade with dot engravings and copper inlay.

The scabbard is a very good fitting marriage , made of high polished luxury hardwood

with silver decoration . Scabbard with two light damages.

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Sarawak , Probably Saribas tribe.

End 19th century.

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Size total: 67 cm.

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€ 1650,-  HOLD

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