A mandau with brass hilt for sharing and comment

kai · 11th March 2023, 06:09 PM

Hello Albert,

full-size Nias swords with brass hilts are rare; brass hilts with daggers/knives are really common though.

Both Sumatra and Borneo have their share of brass hilts, too - remember the Iban dukn I referred to. Mandau with brass hilts are certainly very rare: Note that the design and decor are not typical - I'm pretty sure it's Malay(-influenced).

Regards,
Kai

11th March 2023, 06:09 PM	#10
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Albert, full-size Nias swords with brass hilts are rare; brass hilts with daggers/knives are really common though. Both Sumatra and Borneo have their share of brass hilts, too - remember the Iban dukn I referred to. Mandau with brass hilts are certainly very rare: Note that the design and decor are not typical - I'm pretty sure it's Malay(-influenced). Regards, Kai