Very Good 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 spine. It is set with brass line on the base of the blade and the spine.  Beautifully carved L shaped bone or with the grip bound with braided fibers. antler handle.

Blade 21 inches (53 cm) long, more than 3/8 inch (10 mm) thick. Total length 26 ½ inches (68 cm). Very good condition. Minor repair of the grip binding. Impressive original and authentic, early 20 C. sword.