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LOT 79

Lot 79

Dayak Mandau Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, 19th/early 20th century

Dayak Mandau Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, 19th/early 20th century
Lot 79 Details
Dayak Mandau Parang Ihlang Headhunter's Sword, Borneo, Indonesia, 19th/early 20th century

main sword with carved wood and woven wire handle, goat hair decoration and carved wood sheath, woven cane carving strap with hornbill beak and beaded tassel; secondary knife with carved bone handle to wood haft and small blade and bark sheath
sword length length 28 in — 71.1 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto;
Ex. Billy Jamieson Collection, Toronto

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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