{"product_id":"authentic-xl-dayak-mandau-tribal-shield-borneo-tribal-headhunter-tool-19th","title":"Authentic XL Dayak Mandau tribal shield – Borneo Tribal Headhunter tool. 19th","description":"19th Century Dayak Tribal Shield - Borneo\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthentic wooden tribal shield from Borneo (Kalimantan), attributed to a Dayak culture group.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis long, faceted shield is carved from a single plank of hardwood and reinforced with traditional rattan stitching in repeated zig-zag patterns, a characteristic feature of Dayak craftsmanship.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe reverse retains its original central grip, and the shield shows clear signs of age, use, and historic repairs, confirming it as a genuine utilitarian object rather than a later decorative piece.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuch shields were used for protection in inter-tribal warfare and also carried symbolic meaning related to status and spiritual protection.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Borneo (Indonesia \/ Malaysia)\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCulture: Dayak\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: 19th - early 20th century\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Hardwood, rattan\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Authentic wear, old repairs, stable\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA rare and powerful ethnographic object with strong presence.\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! See also our other objects!\n\u003cbr\u003e\nwe, situated in the Netherlands, are offering a large, special collection for sale on Etsy: modern and classic art objects, Art Deco, lamps, Asian, Porcelain, collectables, home decoration etc, etc., all with beauty and creativity, ideas that we are happy to share with you!\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease have a look at the different categories in our shop! You will find with us good and fair quality against reasonable prices.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe ensure proper packaging and insured shipping. where possible we use recycled packaging materials, ask for combined shipping!\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI hope I got you excited about the shop! Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions,\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHave a great day, Kind regards, Jan\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#dayak\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#mandau\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#headhunter\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalweapon\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#borneo\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#kalimantan\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#ethnographicart\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalart\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalcollector\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#indonesianweapon\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#vintageweapon\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#ceremonialsword\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#headhunterculture\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#bonehandle\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#realteeth\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#furdecor\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#ethnographiccollectible\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalknife\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalsword\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#indigenouscraft\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#authentictribal\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#headhunterartifact\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalethnography\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#oceanicart\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#asianantique\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#indonesianartifact\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#carvedhandle\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#vintageknife\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribaldecor\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#museumquality\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#ethnographica\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#indonesiantribes\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalfashion\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#warartifact\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#headhuntinghistory\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalhistory\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#dayakculture\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#borneoantique\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#rareweapon\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalheirloom\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#boneandbead\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#jungletribe\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalheritage\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#ritualweapon\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#headhuntertradition\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#authenticmandau\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalceremony\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#swordcollector\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#exoticweapon\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#tribalwarrior\n\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Ausema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56744286552388,"sku":"AUS-2434","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/2281\/2228\/files\/il_fullxfull.7688850397_3z0t.jpg?v=1778566112","url":"https:\/\/houseofausema.com\/products\/authentic-xl-dayak-mandau-tribal-shield-borneo-tribal-headhunter-tool-19th","provider":"Ausema","version":"1.0","type":"link"}