Another mandau Qs

[asomotif]

This mandau is 2nd half 20th century, made for ceremonial wear / dancing.
Traditional motifs and techniques, but less refined.

The blade looks like a machinemade blade.
The name appears to be stamped and will probably be not more than a producer or retailers name, (not engraved or etched)

The charm is of a type that was used by shamans. Please see below pictures from Hornbill and Dragon by B. Sellato.
The second picture with 2 examples from my collection.

They are indeed also seen on baby carriers, but imho this is not a original use of these charms.

Best regards,
Willem

[Green]

Thank you all for the explanation and I do agree about the blade which is flat on both sides and not the typical convex/concave blade of the classic mandaus which I also have in my small collection.

On related topic I have another flat blade which is pitted around may be 0.3 cm across in several places. I'm wondering if this is simply bad blade or purposely added for whatever reasons. any explanation ? I tend to believe that it's just simply a bad blade.

[asomotif]

Hello Green,

Some better (close up) pictures of the blade might help.
But it looks like a forged blade, and the pitts are already created during the forging

Do you have a close up of the handle ?

Best regards,
Willem

[Green]

Asomotif;

Here it is.