Original Borneo Late 19th / Early 20th Century Dayak Headhunters Mandau & Shield German Documents & Books but it has cracked quite

but it has cracked quite a bit in many areas

Condition is good but definitely shows wear

miraculously

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

Original Borneo Late 19th / Early 20th Century Dayak Headhunters Mandau & Shield German Documents & Books but it has cracked quiteOriginal 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