Real or fake mandau ?

asomotif · 16th November 2009, 10:28 PM

Hi Maurice,

I have seen it on another mandau hilt, but can't recall where.
It is a nice decoration.
One of the reasons indeed why I liked this mandau.

David · 16th November 2009, 11:17 PM

hmmm....i believe that symbol is also used by the MLB tribe (major league baseball) here in the USA.

asomotif · 17th November 2009, 06:46 AM

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that symbol is also used by the MLB tribe

Was headhunting part of the MLB tradition, before they changed the rules

The one on the hilt is more going towards a rugby / american football style shape. That is probably more of asport the Iban can relate to

David · 17th November 2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by asomotif

Was headhunting part of the MLB tradition, before they changed the rules

I believe it still is for the NY Yankees. Go Yanks! (sorry Rick....

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,303	hmmm....i believe that symbol is also used by the MLB tribe (major league baseball) here in the USA.