JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 29 April 2025 - 10:00 AM start

A 19thC Borneo Dayak head-hunter’s sword (Mandau) - Kalimantan region. With plaited fibre lashing to the figure carved wooden scabbard, the carved bone hilt with grotesque animals and scrolling forms and hair tufts highlights. The shaped blade narrowing to the handle. L.700mm. Wooden scabbard split to blade side.

Realised: $280 plus premium