Long Glat (?) mandau with questions

Maurice · 5th February 2022, 10:44 AM

Hi Detlef,

it is a Kayan ilang, but I wouldn't place it as 'Longglat'.
The Longglats were praised for their high end blades, like the one in my post (photo 'copied' from Arjan's website some time ago).

I would estimate your ilang first quarter of the 20thC, maybe early/around 1900's and unfortuntely I can't help you with the stamps, but what Kai mentions about your blade looks very plausible to me.

- Maurice -

Sajen · 5th February 2022, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

it is a Kayan ilang, but I wouldn't place it as 'Longglat'.
The Longglats were praised for their high end blades, like the one in my post (photo 'copied' from Arjan's website some time ago).

I would estimate your ilang first quarter of the 20thC, maybe early/around 1900's and unfortuntely I can't help you with the stamps, but what Kai mentions about your blade looks very plausible to me.

Hi Maurice,

Thank you very much for identification and an educated guess of its age!

Best,
Detlef

5th February 2022, 10:44 AM	#1
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Hi Detlef, it is a Kayan ilang, but I wouldn't place it as 'Longglat'. The Longglats were praised for their high end blades, like the one in my post (photo 'copied' from Arjan's website some time ago). I would estimate your ilang first quarter of the 20thC, maybe early/around 1900's and unfortuntely I can't help you with the stamps, but what Kai mentions about your blade looks very plausible to me. - Maurice - Attached Images Last edited by Maurice; 5th February 2022 at 10:57 AM.