Mandau for review

Clubs & Arrows · 28th January 2012, 05:35 PM

Hello.
I recently purchased this Mandau at a local auction, and was wondering if anyone could help with approximate age, or if it is a dance piece vs a functional sword. The blade has shallow designs along the top edge, and several piercings, some of which appear to have inlaid brass dots in them. It is fairly sharp and thick as well. I know that the blade could use a bit of cleaning, and that the small blade is gone from the back, but that's about the extent of my knowledge about this piece. Any help on this would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Joe

PS: Any idea on how to repair/replace the missing section of resinous material at the hilt, or is it better off left as is?

28th January 2012, 05:35 PM	#1
Clubs & Arrows Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Gabriel Foothills, Southern California Posts: 94	Mandau for review Hello. I recently purchased this Mandau at a local auction, and was wondering if anyone could help with approximate age, or if it is a dance piece vs a functional sword. The blade has shallow designs along the top edge, and several piercings, some of which appear to have inlaid brass dots in them. It is fairly sharp and thick as well. I know that the blade could use a bit of cleaning, and that the small blade is gone from the back, but that's about the extent of my knowledge about this piece. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thank you, Joe PS: Any idea on how to repair/replace the missing section of resinous material at the hilt, or is it better off left as is? Attached Images