The MANDAU (sometimes also called “Parang Ihlang”) is the traditional sword of the Dyak tribes of Borneo. It was primarily associated with the Head Hunting tradition of the Dyaks but also used as a general-purpose jungle knife. It has a slightly curved single edge blade with a convex / concave cross section, allowing efficient strikes only along a circular line from top down. It is a fearsome and very efficient weapon in the experienced hand, and was really used for head hunting. This specific item is a early 20 C vintage with a 17 inches marked blade. The handle is “L” shaped, carved from bone and bound with braided rattan strips. Wood scabbard, partially carved and bound with rattan strips, and with a braided rattan belt. This Mandau comes with the (Piso Raout) , an accessory knife mounted in a rear compartment made of wood bark. Long wood handle with bone tip. Total length 25 inch. Very good condition. The blade has few pitted spots. The blade of the Piso Raout is restored. Altogether an original authentic piece for real use.