Mandau for comment

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

VVV · 18th January 2009, 04:52 PM

That's a very unusual varition - nice!
I think Maurice is correct about his assumptions but based on the hilt form maybe it's a bit further up North than just outside Negara.
Look forward to when you find time to share more hilts on the face thread.

Michael

18th January 2009, 11:06 AM	#1
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,456	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.

18th January 2009, 04:52 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	That's a very unusual varition - nice! I think Maurice is correct about his assumptions but based on the hilt form maybe it's a bit further up North than just outside Negara. Look forward to when you find time to share more hilts on the face thread. Michael