Ono Niha people. South Nias Island, Indonesia.
Wood, metal, rattan. Full L: 27.5" (69.9 cm).
It does not have a custom mount, but one could be provided for an extra fee.

Warrior's headhunting or war sword with a wooden handle carved with a Lasara figure.
The Lasara is a mythical creature that can take on the shape or parts of a wild boar,
a crocodile, a snake, and/or a deer.

Ex: Jack Sadovnic collection, Caracas, New York, Bali, Brussels, Miami, Los Angeles.