Mandau in scientific journal

Ian · 23rd October 2015, 10:10 PM

Great stuff Roger. Enjoyed reading your article.

I tried the preparation once in New Guinea (necessary to preserve "face" with the locals) and found it to be extremely bitter and unpleasant. I imagine it is an acquired taste, like most addictive substances.

Among the Moro there are elaborate paraphernalia associated with the habit, most notably partitioned silver boxes of elaborate design. I had a small collection of these many years ago that were stolen when I was away on vacation--they left the swords, but took the silver boxes and related pieces! Go figure.

Ian

23rd October 2015, 10:10 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Great stuff Roger. Enjoyed reading your article. I tried the preparation once in New Guinea (necessary to preserve "face" with the locals) and found it to be extremely bitter and unpleasant. I imagine it is an acquired taste, like most addictive substances. Among the Moro there are elaborate paraphernalia associated with the habit, most notably partitioned silver boxes of elaborate design. I had a small collection of these many years ago that were stolen when I was away on vacation--they left the swords, but took the silver boxes and related pieces! Go figure. Ian