Original Borneo Late 19th / Early 20th Century Dayak Headhunters Mandau & Shield German Documents & Books It still has the original

It still has the original Manufacturer's maker tag around the side vent:

Condition is good but definitely shows wear

Intended for self protection

miraculously

and the rear barrel tang is fitted with a threaded 'lollipop' style peep sight

Original Borneo Late 19th / Early 20th Century Dayak Headhunters Mandau & Shield German Documents & Books It still has the originalOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Mandau[1] is the traditional weapon of the Dayak people of Borneo.[2][3] It is also known as Parang Ilang among the Bidayuh, Iban and Penan people, Malat by the Kayan people or Baieng by the Kenyah people or Bandau by Lun Bawang or Pelepet Felepet by Lundayeh. Mandau is mostly ceremonial. However, a less elaborate version called Ambang is used as an everyday practical tool. Associated with the Headhunting