19th Century Published Laotian Southeast Asian Hill
19th Century Published Sword and Sheath, Laotian Southeast Asian Hill Tribe . Wooden sheath wrapped in red textile and rattan; the handle is completely wrapped in braided rattan; rattan wrappings completely encircle the sheath; patinated wooden handle. Red 'David Howard Tribal Arts' sticker; '1013A' catalogue number. Circa 1840. {Approximate dimensions: 31 1/2 inches long.}. Published in "Five Southeast Asian Tribes from Ten Countries" by David Howard, page 55. Similar examples in "Peoples of the Golden Triangle" by Paul and Elaine Lewis, page 283. Condition: General wear and patina from use, crack to the sheath, fraying to the textile, some rust to the blade.
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19th Century Published Sword and Sheath, Laotian Southeast Asian Hill Tribe . Wooden sheath wrapped in red textile and rattan; the handle is completely wrapped in braided rattan; rattan wrappings completely encircle the sheath; patinated wooden handle. Red 'David Howard Tribal Arts' sticker; '1013A' catalogue number. Circa 1840. {Approximate dimensions: 31 1/2 inches long.}. Published in "Five Southeast Asian Tribes from Ten Countries" by David Howard, page 55. Similar examples in "Peoples of the Golden Triangle" by Paul and Elaine Lewis, page 283. Condition: General wear and patina from use, crack to the sheath, fraying to the textile, some rust to the blade.