A mandau with brass hilt for sharing and comment

[kino]

Originally Posted by kai

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

Of course you’re correct Kai. I totally blocked the other swords coming out of Borneo with brass hilts. Funny, I even have one.

All I had in my mind at the time were Mandau’s.

[NgajuPride]

What an interesting mandau, good find Sajen. I've never seen a mandau with brass hilt before.

And i agree with Kai. This mandau seems has a lot of malay's influence. I'm pretty sure this mandau was owned by an high degree malayan coastal people as a gift or collection.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by NgajuPride

What an interesting mandau, good find Sajen. I've never seen a mandau with brass hilt before.

And i agree with Kai. This mandau seems has a lot of malay's influence. I'm pretty sure this mandau was owned by an high degree malayan coastal people as a gift or collection.

Hello NgajuPride,

Thank you for comment! I've never seen a mandau with a brass handle either, I'd read about it but never seen one. And yes, I also suspect a strong Malay influence.

Regards,
Detlef