mandau number 2

[cel7]

This is the other mandau (see my other thread).
The handle is made of wood and quite simple. The blade is convex on the outside and hollow ground on the inside. When you look over the back, the blade bends slightly to the right. The grinding is quite coarse.
The sheath has a skin holder on the back containing a knife and two arrows. One of the arrows still has a nicely forged tip. The small blade is decorated and, like the handle of the mandau, provided with a tuft of braided hair. Also included is a beautiful old chain.
Does anyone have any idea what the age of this and the other mandau is? Thank you for the effort!

[cel7]

And some more pictures

[kai]

Again, I'm not trying to sugar-coat it:

The blade might have some age to it but has apparently been molested with misguided cleaning attempts, probably with power tools.

Everything else seems much more recent or revamped: IMHO certainly after WW2, and very likely more like late 20th century; possibly assembled for selling.

Have a close look at the pics available on this forum for getting a better feel regarding quality (scrutinize each component). Keep in mind that there are lots of different ethnic groups (regional/cultural differences) as well as a range of quality available during each period though. Albert's recent book is also a good place to start with.

Regards,
Kai

[kai]

BTW, the arrow tip looks quite good - some more pics might help to establish its origin.

[cel7]

Thank you Kai for your honest opinion! I really should buy the book.

[cel7]

BTW, the arrow tip looks quite good - some more pics might help to establish its origin.

Some extra pics of the arrow. The length is 51cm and made of bamboo.
Pretty short so I wonder if it's suitable as an arrow