Fine, Early Dayak Mandau, headhunters sword

Description

Fine, Early Dayak Mandau, headhunters sword
Profusely decorated with inlaid brass dots,  almost black age patina.
The blade with some battle edge nicks - this has seen a lot of action.
Side knife (pisau raut) nicely carved but possibly later ....these things were often replaced whereas the blade of the mandau was highly revered and considered to be possessed by spirits.
EARLY MANDAUS ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AND SELDOM SEEN FOR SALE
Worldwide shipping except China and Russia.