{"product_id":"authentic-dayak-mandau-sword-borneo-tribal-headhunter-weapon-with-real-teeth-1","title":"Authentic Dayak Mandau Sword – Borneo Tribal Headhunter Weapon with Real Teeth","description":"Description:\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA powerful and rare mandau — the traditional sword of the Dayak people from Borneo (Kalimantan, Indonesia). This ethnographic weapon features a hand-carved wooden hilt adorned with tribal patterns, natural animal hair, and a scabbard wrapped in fur and hide. The scabbard is richly decorated with real animal teeth, green beads, and hand-painted motifs, all tied with plant fiber and leather strips.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe blade is forged from aged steel with visible handwork and patina, showing signs of traditional craftsmanship. Also included is a small pisau raut (carving knife) that fits into the back of the sheath.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was acquired from an antique dealer and is likely from the early 20th century. It was made for ceremonial or ritual use, not as a tourist item. A striking addition for collectors of tribal art, headhunter weapons, or Indonesian ethnography.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements (approx.):\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal length: 68 cm (26.8 inches)\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade length: approx. 48 cm (18.9 inches)\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes original small utility knife (pisau raut)\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\n\u003cbr\u003e\nVintage condition with signs of age and wear. Fur, hide, and bone elements are intact. Blade with natural patina. No restoration — all parts appear original\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\ncolonial period indonesia, south east asia 19th\n\u003cbr\u003e\ngood condition with traces of use\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\ncarefully packed, secured shipping\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for your interest in this object! 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