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ARTIFACT:
This is a 1930's or earlier Mandau "Headhunter" Sword, or parang ihlang, of the Dayak Tribes of Borneo. It was likely obtained and brought back after WWII. In everyday life, it's used as a machete, but was also used in headhunting traditions, hence the nickname given to it.
VINTAGE:
Ca. 1930's
SIZE:
Approximately 32-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 5" at the widest point of the handle.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Iron meteorite ore (including titanium), Bone handle (possibly from the indigenous deer of Borneo)
ATTACHMENT:
None
MARKINGS:
N/A
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Sword collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCEJX17 LHEJX02/17
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The hilt and scabbard rate higher, but the blade needs cleaning.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
