DepartmentAsia

Mandau handle

NameHandle

CultureDayak

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeKalimantan, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumAnimal bone, plant fiber

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (15.875 x 8.89 x 3.175 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.69

DescriptionHandle or hilt with fiber-wrapped base and intricately carved finial. From one angle appears to be a fish-shape with eyes and mouth end of finial. From front angle appears to be a monkey-like animal resting against the abstractly-carved triangular shape protruding from finial.