September Gallery Auction
Fri, Sep 19, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3268
Two Borneo Dayak Mandau Swords with Sheaths
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Two Borneo Dayak Mandau Swords with Sheaths. Comprising example with slightly downward curved blade, brass guard, and figural carved wood pommel, the wood sheath with relief carved plaque, metal bands, and textile wrapped scabbard for pisau raut which is not present, woven handle; example with upward curved engraved blade, woven grip, hooked carved wood pommel mounted with hair, relief carved wood sheath mounted with hair, carved with scabbard for pisau raut which is present, woven handle. {Approximate dimensions: Similar in size, larger example including sheath 30 1/2" not including hair.}.
Condition
Wear and weathering throughout. Very small rust spots. Splits to sheaths. Some chips to carved pommels. Loss to textile.
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