DepartmentAsia

Mandau handle

NameHandle

CultureDayak

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeKalimantan, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumAnimal bone, plant fiber

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 x 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (9.8425 x 2.2225 x 9.8425 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.68

DescriptionFiber wrapped handle base. Finial is a male head with pronouned nose and teeth, what appears to be a hat, and ears or earrings in the shape of a sheathed mandau with "S" design on sheath.

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