Betel nut visions

[Marcus]

Here are some pictures of my Mandau, including close ups of the carved hilt. The carvings make me curious about the psychoactive properties of arecoline, found in the betel nuts commonly used by the South Seas tribes.

I also include one picture comparing the Mandau to a Kampilan. Clearly, the later is the more substantial weapon. I would welcome any comments on the comparison of these two weapons and their respective significance in Dayak cultures.