Hello Willem,
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"refurbished" is what comes to mind.
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All together a very nice mandau. restored and completed in situ.
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D'accord.
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I gues that various parts where combined. oldest first imho
Blade looks very old / pre 1900 possibly
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The blade certainly is unusual which makes evaluation difficult. I get the impression that it is heavily worn and, thus, of decent age: The engraved decor is unusual - the somewhat rough craftsmanship may point to a local production. The decor at the tip is heavily worn which supports considerable age rather than late production IMHO.
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Coins are dated, but are set in very recent resin.
Carrying strap looks well made and old.
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I posit that the belt/strap might even predate 1920/1910.
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scabbard carving style and quality looks old.
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The varnish does result in an odd glossy look and appearance of more recent origin.
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Handle is well carved, maybe it is old, but maybe of later date, might be upto late 20th century and made by a carver who still had the skills.
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Can the carving style be attributed to any specific region?
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handle wrapping is recent. same as the resin.
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Yup.
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side knife, blade looks old, but the carving on top of the handle much more recent in style , again imho.
snake skin side scabbard. very recent and unusual material.
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Also the red fabric, of course.
Regards,
Kai