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27th May 2011, 10:30 PM
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Mandau for sharing/comments
I have bought finally my first Mandau
 It has a thick and massive convex/concave blade decorated with brass points and ornaments. I do not know a lot about these fascinating swords – any comments?
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27th May 2011, 10:31 PM
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Blade details:
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28th May 2011, 12:24 AM
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Beautifull handle !
+ blade and scabbard btw. nice one Last edited by asomotif; 28th May 2011 at 01:04 AM. |
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28th May 2011, 02:43 AM
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Yes nice piece. Quality carving.
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28th May 2011, 05:38 AM
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congrats! what I like in special is that nice ornament on the back of the handle. a mandau from the Mendalam river area from last half 19 th century most likely. you recognise them on the use of the "gearwheel" Arjan. |
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28th May 2011, 10:40 AM
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Congrats Tatyana!
Beautifull old piece, and as Arjan stated allready, I also like the beautifully carved handle, especially the backside... Could you please post a close up from the handle seen from above? Kind Regards, Maurice |
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28th May 2011, 09:30 PM
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Thank you all for the kind comments and telling the origin and age!
Maurice: I haven't made any pictures of the handle from the top, because there are no carvings there, only the bare old grey antler core But if you still need it, please let me know, I will make it tomorrow.
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28th May 2011, 10:06 PM
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I only was a bit curious where the broken piece would be attached... Maurice |
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28th May 2011, 11:50 PM
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The carving at the back is indeed very elaborate and extraordinairy.
I like this type of handle a lot. Unfortuately I did not bump into one that was either well carved enough or affordable  Best regards, Willem |
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