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Maurice · 18th January 2009, 11:06 AM

Hi Royston,

That is a nice mandau IMO.

My guess is that its origine must be found in an area were dajaks and malay people lived close together. Maybe an Islam-converted dajak?
This I think because of the flowerstylish hilt and carvings on the scabbard.

I would guess near the area of Negara, but I could be wrong and hope more knowledgeable people could either confirm this or can tell more about the origin.

Maurice

18th January 2009, 11:06 AM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,324	Hi Royston, That is a nice mandau IMO. My guess is that its origine must be found in an area were dajaks and malay people lived close together. Maybe an Islam-converted dajak? This I think because of the flowerstylish hilt and carvings on the scabbard. I would guess near the area of Negara, but I could be wrong and hope more knowledgeable people could either confirm this or can tell more about the origin. Maurice Last edited by Maurice; 18th January 2009 at 01:58 PM.