Sword

Description

Sword (mandau or parang ilang) with decorative fretwork and brass inlay on blade, and sheath adorned with carved bone and wood, coloured hair, fur, plaited rattan, red cloth and beadwork: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak, Dyak, mid 19th century

Museum reference

A.1878.59.9

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Sword, Sheath

Production information

Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia

Date

Mid 19th century

Style / Culture

Dyak

Materials

Wood, Metal, Human hair, Rattan, Animal skin, Bone, Cane, Calico, Wool, Bead

Physical description

Sword with decorative fretwork and brass inlay on the blade, and sheath adorned with carved bone and wood, coloured hair, fur, plaited rattan, red cloth and beadwork.