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Mandau (knife)
Mandau is the traditional weapon of the Dayak people of Borneo. 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 Ceremony, where people would gather to attack other tribes, and gather heads to be used in various festivities, Mandau is both a work of art in itself and a weapon. Description Characteristics for the Mandau is that the blade is shaped convexly on one side and somewhat concavely on the other side. The blade is mostly made of tempered metals, with exquisite vine-works and inlaid brass. The hilt is made from animal horns, such as deer's horns, although some variations with human bones and fragrant wood also have been found. Both the hilt and scabbard are elaborately carved and plumed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pisau Raut
Pisau raut (''pisau'' meaning 'knife'; ''raut'' meaning 'trim' or 'pare') is a whittling knife that is commonly as a tool to prepare the rattan and other fine carving found throughout the entire Malay archipelago. It is well known as an accompanying knife placed in the same sheath with the Mandau (knife), mandau, a traditional weapon of the Dayak people. Names Pisau raut is found throughout the Borneo island of Malaysia and Indonesia where it is known by various names of different Dayak tribal languages such as ''munbat'' in Iban language, ''langgei'' or ''langgei puai'' in Ngaju language, ''jabang'' among the Dayaks of Baranjan, and ''haut nyu'' in Kayan language (Borneo), Mandalam Kayan language. Description The scabbard used for the pisau raut is made of palm leaf and attached to the back of the scabbard for the mandau. Pisau raut consists of a small blade and a wooden handle. The blade is about long and is slightly curved. The blade is attached to a wooden hilt that is abo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |