Mandau Of The Borneo Dayak Sword Weapon

Mandau (Saber) is one of the Borneo Dayak sword weapon which is the inheritance of hereditary and considered a sacred item. In addition as a means of self-defense or fighting, saber is also a tool for cutting and slashing of plants and other objects, since almost day lives of most of the Dayak people in the forest, the saber is always tied at the waist to carry them.

Mandau (Saber) is a weapon shaped like a sword, but not so long. Her first saber used for war. In fact there are several sub ethnic Dayak saber is considered a sacred and magical objects. Not just anyone can own saber. Even saber that had been hallowed by the master of his, should not be released from his tainted arbitrarily. In fact there are several sub ethnic Dayak who completes his saber with a variety of spells and poison, it is intended that the stronger and powerful saber. Saber is the weapon of Dayak traditional style. Shaped like a sword, but not so long. Her first saber used for war. In fact there are several sub ethnic Dayak saber is considered a sacred and magical objects. Not just anyone can own saber. Even saber that had been hallowed by the master of his, should not be released from his tainted arbitrarily. In fact there are several sub ethnic Dayak who completes his saber with a variety of spells and poison, it is intended that the stronger and powerful saber. Saber is very powerful and flexible because they are made from volcanic rocks containing iron with special processing by expert saber sword from the local Dayak tribes, Saber jeweled or engraved in gold, silver or copper.

Mandau (Saber) or local community memnyebutnya "Ambang Birang Bitang Pono Ajun Kajau" well cared for and earnestly because it is believed that the sword has a spiritual power that can protect them from attacks and malicious intent opponent. In addition, it is believed that there is a saber is guarded by a woman, that if women found owners dream saber saber guardian, means of sustenance.


Mandau (Saber) apart made of iron and carved stone mountain, home or saber grip the saber is also commonly called home by using materials made carved deer antler for the color to white and black buffalo horn. But can also be made by using a type of wood called the local community "kayamihing". For the manner and process of making home saber with a wooden dowel kayamihing first to use the sliding soil soaked in the soil that are found in coastal areas. Section ornate saber tip home a hunted animal fur or human hair. To glue used saber departing landline rubber "sambun" wood that has been proven adhesive power.