RARE COPPER MANDAU

Kayan / Kenyah - Borneo, East Kalimantan - Indonesia

Dimensions: Height 25"
B203.....RARE COPPER MANDAU
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A very rare early copper ceremonial mandau, completely carved on one side of the blade with tin inlay, from West Kalimantan, Kayan people. Antler hilt carved with dragon, sprit of a trophy head and Aso motif. Blade features 4 dragons and a Hornbill design, wood scabbard with fine rattan binding. I have only ever seen one other reference (brass blade) in the book Iban Art by Michael Heppell Pg 129.
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