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Old 20th August 2015, 10:32 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

For instance, in respect of mandau, although the blade was made by skilled craftsman, the hilt and scabbard were normally made by the owner.
There also were skilled craftsman available for hilts and scabbards.
They all have been made according a certain standard, in line with the adat, and not every dayak was able to carve like this.
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