Borneo is one of the 5 major islands in Indonesia. Actually the island is not only a "place of origin" Dayak people simply because there is Banjar (South Kalimantan) and the Malays. And, among Dayaks themselves to each other grow and develop its own culture. In other words, cultures are grown-developed by the Dayak-Iban are not exactly the same as that grown-developed culture-Punan Dayak and so on. However, the one with the other knows or has a unique weapon Dayak called Mandau. In everyday life these weapons can not be separated from their owners. That is, wherever he goes because he always carried a saber saber also serves as a symbol of a person (the honor and identity). For the record, formerly saber considered to have magical elements and is only used in certain rituals, such as: war, hunting, traditional dance equipment, and supplies the ceremony.
Mandau Undeclared kampuhan levels or supernatural powers. Power of magic was not only obtained from the manufacturing process is through certain rituals, but also in the tradition of headhunting (beheadings opponent). At that time (before the 20th century) more and more people are successfully kayau, the saber he uses the more powerful. Usually most of her hair was partly used to decorate the handle. They believe that people who die in-kayau, then his spirit will inhabit the mandau so that it becomes magic saber. However, the current saber function has changed, ie as objects of art and culture, souvenirs, collectibles and weapons for hunting, pruning shrubs and farming.
Mandau Undeclared kampuhan levels or supernatural powers. Power of magic was not only obtained from the manufacturing process is through certain rituals, but also in the tradition of headhunting (beheadings opponent). At that time (before the 20th century) more and more people are successfully kayau, the saber he uses the more powerful. Usually most of her hair was partly used to decorate the handle. They believe that people who die in-kayau, then his spirit will inhabit the mandau so that it becomes magic saber. However, the current saber function has changed, ie as objects of art and culture, souvenirs, collectibles and weapons for hunting, pruning shrubs and farming.
Mandau Structure
1. Mandau Blades
Mandau blades are made of forged iron plate to form a long flat-like machetes and pointed (like a grooved upper half of the flat). One sharp-edged blade sharpened, while the other side is left a little thick and blunt. There are several types of materials that can be used to make the mandau, namely: iron montallat, matikei iron, and steel are taken from a car, chainsaw blades, discs vehicles, and so forth. Perhaps, the best quality mandau is made from melted rock that particular mountain that is very strong and sharp iron and given a touch of gold jewelry, silver, or copper. Saber of this type is only made by certain people.
Mandau blade manufacture begins with a coal fire in a furnace for iron memuaikan. Wood used to make charcoal fire is ironwood. This type of wood was chosen because it can produce a higher heat than other wood species. After the wood becomes charcoal, then the iron bar which will be placed on it to expand saber. Then, forged with a hammer. Forging done repeatedly until getting the desired shape mandau blades. After the blade is formed, the next stage is to create an ornament of grooves and serrations on the eyes as well the holes mandau on mandau blades. It is said that in ancient times the number of holes on a saber represent the many victims who never got the saber slash. How to make a decoration similar to how to make your mandau blades, namely memuaikan and menempanya with a hammer repeatedly until getting the desired shape. After that, then mashed with saber blades using a grinder.
2. Handle (Upper Saber)
Handles (upstream saber) is made of deer antlers that resemble carved bird head. The entire surface of the handle carved with various motifs such as dragon head, beak, twisted, and hooks. At the end of the handle of some are given an ornament of animal fur or human hair. The shape and carvings on the handle of this mandau mandau to distinguish place of origin is made, ethnicity, and social status of the owner.
3. Sarong Mandau.
Sarong mandau (kumpang) usually made of thin wood plates. The top coated with bone-shaped bracelet. The middle and bottom of the wound with a woven rattan as the clamp amplifier. As a garnish, usually placed baliang plumage, the bird asked, beads and sometimes also slipped a talisman. In addition, the mandau is also equipped with a small knife tied gloved leather sheath attached to the side and waist straps of woven rattan.
Cultural Values
Making mandau, if observed carefully, in it contains the values that in turn can be used as reference in daily life for the community of supporters. These values include: beauty (art), diligence, thoroughness, and patience. The value reflected the beauty of the forms of mandau is made in such a way that radiates beauty. Meanwhile, the value of perseverance, thoroughness, and patience is reflected from the manufacturing process that requires diligence, thoroughness, and patience. Without such values is not likely to materialize a mandau beautiful and full of meaning.
1. Mandau Blades
Mandau blades are made of forged iron plate to form a long flat-like machetes and pointed (like a grooved upper half of the flat). One sharp-edged blade sharpened, while the other side is left a little thick and blunt. There are several types of materials that can be used to make the mandau, namely: iron montallat, matikei iron, and steel are taken from a car, chainsaw blades, discs vehicles, and so forth. Perhaps, the best quality mandau is made from melted rock that particular mountain that is very strong and sharp iron and given a touch of gold jewelry, silver, or copper. Saber of this type is only made by certain people.
Mandau blade manufacture begins with a coal fire in a furnace for iron memuaikan. Wood used to make charcoal fire is ironwood. This type of wood was chosen because it can produce a higher heat than other wood species. After the wood becomes charcoal, then the iron bar which will be placed on it to expand saber. Then, forged with a hammer. Forging done repeatedly until getting the desired shape mandau blades. After the blade is formed, the next stage is to create an ornament of grooves and serrations on the eyes as well the holes mandau on mandau blades. It is said that in ancient times the number of holes on a saber represent the many victims who never got the saber slash. How to make a decoration similar to how to make your mandau blades, namely memuaikan and menempanya with a hammer repeatedly until getting the desired shape. After that, then mashed with saber blades using a grinder.
2. Handle (Upper Saber)
Handles (upstream saber) is made of deer antlers that resemble carved bird head. The entire surface of the handle carved with various motifs such as dragon head, beak, twisted, and hooks. At the end of the handle of some are given an ornament of animal fur or human hair. The shape and carvings on the handle of this mandau mandau to distinguish place of origin is made, ethnicity, and social status of the owner.
3. Sarong Mandau.
Sarong mandau (kumpang) usually made of thin wood plates. The top coated with bone-shaped bracelet. The middle and bottom of the wound with a woven rattan as the clamp amplifier. As a garnish, usually placed baliang plumage, the bird asked, beads and sometimes also slipped a talisman. In addition, the mandau is also equipped with a small knife tied gloved leather sheath attached to the side and waist straps of woven rattan.
Cultural Values
Making mandau, if observed carefully, in it contains the values that in turn can be used as reference in daily life for the community of supporters. These values include: beauty (art), diligence, thoroughness, and patience. The value reflected the beauty of the forms of mandau is made in such a way that radiates beauty. Meanwhile, the value of perseverance, thoroughness, and patience is reflected from the manufacturing process that requires diligence, thoroughness, and patience. Without such values is not likely to materialize a mandau beautiful and full of meaning.
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