19th Century Thai Southeast Asian Hill Tribe Knife with

19th Century Thai Southeast Asian Hill Tribe Knife with Silver Hilt and Sheath. The silver hilt and the silver sheath are decorated in silver floral and geometric applique; the sheath is textile wrapped; the pommel features a carved horn bird effigy and fauna. Catalogue number '1281A'. Circa 1820. {Approximate dimensions: 16 inches long.}. Similar examples in "Peoples of the Golden Triangle" by Paul W. Lewis, pages 63 and 64; "Ten Southeast Asian Tribes From Five Countries" by David Howard, page 54. Condition: Patina throughout, overall wear consistent with tribal use.