Description:

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 rattan grip, and above is a spur projecting at a right angle from the main handle. The spur crook is carved with a humanoid face that acted as a protective spirit with additional swirling and spiraling shapes; the hollow holes were for inserting decorative hair tassels. The cylindrical tip is mounted on a display stand where the steel blade was originally hafted to, and remains of resin coats this area. Size: 6.5" L x 3" W (16.5 cm x 7.6 cm); 9.25" H (23.5 cm) included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-Ami Brown collection, New York City, USA, 1950 to 1970

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#168036

  • Condition: Original resin coating below rattan grip is flaking and delicate. Stable pressure fissures to antler. Dark patina and mineral deposits from age. Overall nice antique condition.

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