Thin long knife - Dayak Tunjung

Ref : Dayak 116

Thin long knife - Dayak Tunjung Knife collected from the Tunjung tribes of east Borneo, the iron wood handle has a nice shiny patina of use and an ancestor figure carved on the top, the blade is attached to the handle with a fine traditionnal binding.

Total length : 40 cm / 15.8 inches
Length of the handle : 33 cm / 13 inches
Length of the blade : 7 cm / 2.8 inches

Estimated age : Early 20th century