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Mandau handle
Mandau handle
Mandau handle
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Mandau handle

NameHandle
CultureDayak
DateEarly-mid 20th century
Place madeKalimantan, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumAnimal bone, fiber
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (14.2875 x 2.8575 x 10.4775 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.67
DescriptionHandle has fiber wrapped shaft topped by intricately carved finial. One side of finial has a pointed beak-like shape; the opposite side is flat and topped with an open volute shape.
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