Is this from Borneo?

katana · 11th January 2009, 02:05 AM

Hi Fernando and Happy New Year

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I think Rick might be refering to something like this...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=mandau+teeth

I am intrigued with the 'bend' in the shaft and its possible function ..... even if this is a 'tourist' piece...surely it would be based on a 'local' form

The spearhead looks good....but I must admit that it is a personal view.....I have very limited knowledge of SEA weapons

....but they are fascinating

Kind Regards David

11th January 2009, 02:05 AM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Fernando and Happy New Year , I think Rick might be refering to something like this... http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=mandau+teeth I am intrigued with the 'bend' in the shaft and its possible function ..... even if this is a 'tourist' piece...surely it would be based on a 'local' form The spearhead looks good....but I must admit that it is a personal view.....I have very limited knowledge of SEA weapons ....but they are fascinating Kind Regards David