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Headhunter's Knife Indonesia or Mandau-Borneo [177753]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Headhunter's Knife Indonesia or Mandau-Borneo  [177753]
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This mandua or knife is built in the traditional form as used by headhunters in Borneo. The knife is 25 in. overall length with a 20 in. blade and two dips at the spine. The blade is oxidized but very sharp. The headhunters used these knives for hunting monkeys and this piece has an antler bone handle with a monkey hair tuft. Nicely carved handle. The attachment is with rosin and the sheath is of local wood and finely carved. Please see photos for detail. Indonesia