This MANDAU (sometimes also called “Parang Ihlang”) is a late 19C with a heavy 21 inches long 10 mm thick blade very nicely engraved and set with brass inserts. The handle is “L” shaped, carved from bone and bound with braided rattan strips, with a tufts hair on the pommel tips. Dark hard wood scabbard beautifully carved and bound with rattan strips in a decorative pattern. This Mandau comes with the side knife (Piso Raout) , in a rear compartment made of wood bark. Total length 26 inch. Very good condition. Minor losses to the resin cover of the grip end. An original authentic piece for real use.