A INTERESTING MANDAU FOR IDENTIFICATION

VANDOO · 5th September 2015, 12:01 AM

I BOUGHT THIS RECENTLY AS I LIKED THE BLADE AND ESPECIALLY THE UNUSUAL CARVING ON THE HANDLE. UNFORTUNATELY IT LACKS A SCABBARD OR A GRIP WRAP OR THE BEES WAX FERRULE. WOULD IT BE OK TO ADD A GRIP WRAP AND WAX FERULE OR BETTER LEFT AS IS.? I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO ON THIS SUCH AS TRIBE , AGE, TYPE ,ECT. THE HANDLE IS CARVED DEER ANTLER, THE SWORD IS 29 INCHES LONG WITH THE CONCAVE PLAIN SIDE AND THE CONVEX SIDE WITH DECORATION, A GOOD QUALITY SHARP BLADE.

Battara · 5th September 2015, 01:58 AM

Although I can't help you, Barry, I can say that this is a great piece! I love the carving and blade as well. Shame the rest is missing.

VANDOO · 12th September 2015, 07:38 AM

JUST GIVING THIS A BUMP HOPING FOR SOME INFORMATION BEFORE IT GETS BURIED AGAIN.

Ian · 12th September 2015, 05:19 PM

Hi Barry:

Yes, I think it would benefit from a wrap at least. The blade is of good quality and I think the overall sword deserves some finishing on its hilt. The hilt is carved well (is it bone or antler?). In its native environment it would have been complete. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Ian.

Gustav · 12th September 2015, 06:07 PM

Is this the tang looking out? This could be perhaps a hint to a later marriage... it seems to be cleaned.

Also I find the scrollwork strange (and also a little bit the engravings especially towards the tip of blade) with the blade itself looking older for sure - yet I am not a specialist for Mandaus.

5th September 2015, 12:01 AM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A INTERESTING MANDAU FOR IDENTIFICATION I BOUGHT THIS RECENTLY AS I LIKED THE BLADE AND ESPECIALLY THE UNUSUAL CARVING ON THE HANDLE. UNFORTUNATELY IT LACKS A SCABBARD OR A GRIP WRAP OR THE BEES WAX FERRULE. WOULD IT BE OK TO ADD A GRIP WRAP AND WAX FERULE OR BETTER LEFT AS IS.? I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO ON THIS SUCH AS TRIBE , AGE, TYPE ,ECT. THE HANDLE IS CARVED DEER ANTLER, THE SWORD IS 29 INCHES LONG WITH THE CONCAVE PLAIN SIDE AND THE CONVEX SIDE WITH DECORATION, A GOOD QUALITY SHARP BLADE. Attached Images

12th September 2015, 06:07 PM	#5
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,249	Is this the tang looking out? This could be perhaps a hint to a later marriage... it seems to be cleaned. Also I find the scrollwork strange (and also a little bit the engravings especially towards the tip of blade) with the blade itself looking older for sure - yet I am not a specialist for Mandaus. Attached Images

5th September 2015, 01:58 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Although I can't help you, Barry, I can say that this is a great piece! I love the carving and blade as well. Shame the rest is missing.

12th September 2015, 07:38 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	JUST GIVING THIS A BUMP HOPING FOR SOME INFORMATION BEFORE IT GETS BURIED AGAIN.

12th September 2015, 05:19 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi Barry: Yes, I think it would benefit from a wrap at least. The blade is of good quality and I think the overall sword deserves some finishing on its hilt. The hilt is carved well (is it bone or antler?). In its native environment it would have been complete. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. Ian.