A mandau with brass hilt for sharing and comment

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Nice find Sajen. That brass hilt does appear to have some age. Are the Dayak groups prominent workers in brass/bronze? I know that the Murat from further north use brass on their hilts, but not seen much on Dayak swords before. That hilt is a very sophisticated casting and impressive work. It seems to be made in several pieces that were brazed together. Nice brass inlays on the blade too. A piece of distinction for a distinguished person?

Hello Ian,

Thank you for your comments! Like Kai explained there was some brass casting on Borneo. I for my part have never before seen a brass hilted mandau.
The other questions I will let to others, I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to Dayak/Borneo blades!

Regards,
Detlef