DepartmentAsia

Mandau handle

NameHandle

CultureDayak

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeKalimantan, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumAnimal bone, plant fibers, animal hair

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (15.875 x 5.715 x 13.97 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.63

DescriptionFiber wrapped lower handle. Carved animal bone above which terminates in beak-like shape to one side; swatch of animal protrudes from opposite side.

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