A KENYAH-KAYAN DAYAK SWORD, MANDAU, the iron blade with copper star- and S-shaped incrustrations, typical horn hilt and a low-relief carving on the sheath, embellished with plaited rattan, 69 cm long; AND A MANDAU SHEATH, embellished with delicate carving, coloured hair, glass beads a boar's tooth and coral, 57 cm long (2)

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A KENYAH-KAYAN DAYAK SWORD, MANDAU, the iron blade with copper star- and S-shaped incrustrations, typical horn hilt and a low-relief carving on the sheath, embellished with plaited rattan, 69 cm long; AND A MANDAU SHEATH, embellished with delicate carving, coloured hair, glass beads a boar's tooth and coral, 57 cm long (2)

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