Old Jimpul Head Hunting Sword, Dayak, Kalimantan

The Jimpul is a member in the family of heavy machete like swords of the Sea Dayak and the Kenyah people of Kalimantan (Borneo). Other members of the family are the Mandau, the Langgai Tinggang and the Niabor as well as few others. All associated with the headhunting tradition. All share similarities but differ in the blade shapes and dimensions.

The Jimpul is characterized by the heavy and deeply curved blade of flat blade faces and symmetrical wedge shape cross section. The L shaped handle is similar to other members of the family.

This Jimpul has a heavy, massive up curving blade with a fuller along the filed spine. Trace of engraving along the spine. Beautifully carved L shaped antler handle. Original carved wood scabbard bound with rattan fibers bands. This Jimpul comes with a Piso Raout side knife with a short heavy blade and long wood handle, housed in a side wood bark compartment bound to the scabbard with rattan bands. Original weaved rattan belt with a red rope ends and a horn flat belt lock.

Blade 20 inches (51 cm) long 3/8 inch (8 mm) thick. Total length 27 1/2 inches (70 cm). Very good condition. Impressive original complete and authentic, 19 C. sword