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LOT 13

Lot 13

Two Dayak Mandua Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, late 19th/20th century

Two Dayak Mandua Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, late 19th/20th century
Lot 13 Details
Two Dayak Mandua Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, late 19th/20th century

hammered and worked steel blade secured to carved bone and wire-wrapped handle, carved wood sheath decorated with fiber; the second: steel blade secured to engraved bone wire-wrapped handle, carved wood sheath decorated with fiber, hide and tin, secondary blade with carved bone handle secured to wood haft
length 28.75 in — 73 cm; length 27.5 in — 69.9 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $332.80
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Two Dayak Mandua Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, late 19th/20th century
  • Two Dayak Mandua Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, late 19th/20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Both with some rust to blades, loss of hair decorations to butt ends, wear chips to both sheathes.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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