RARE HANDMADE LARGE MONGOLIAN HORSE HEAD CEREMONIAL KNIFE For Sale

This artifact is a traditional Mongolian knife and scabbard set fashioned from natural animal horn.Key Characteristics & Construction

• The Hilt: Carved from dark horn into a stylized horse head, complete with a bridle and a red stone setting for the eye. The horse holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Mongolia.
• The Blade: A short, curved, single-edged blade with a narrow fuller along the top spine.
• The Scabbard: Constructed from a large, curved section of lighter-colored horn (likely bovine or ox). It is reinforced and embellished with metal bands, featuring traditional filigree work and stylized animal overlays, including a detailed dragon and a phoenix.
• Gemstones: The metal harness on the scabbard is set with teardrop-shaped cabochon stones—typically red coral or carnelian, and green jade or turquoise—which are signature elements of Central Asian and Mongolian metalwork.

Similar antique sets were traditionally crafted as status symbols carried by nomadic people across the Mongolian steppes.THE TOTAL LENGTH IS 16 1/2\", SCABBARD IS 4\" WIDE, BLADE IS 5 1/2\" LONGPlease take a moment to review this note:We are helping a friend liquidate several collections of antique and military-related items. We will be happy to answer any questions about the item\'s condition and preservation status. However, we are not knowledgeable enough to provide a detailed history of most weapons and antiques, so we decided to list all military items, described to the best of our knowledge, in one category, hoping most of them will fall into that range and period, assuming some of the items may be Earlier or later than the category they are listed in. We also list MOST items with very low starting offers and , allowing the buyers to determine the item\'s value for themselves. There are no hidden fees or reserves unless requested by the consignor. The Higher buyer Wins, and Express shipping is available at an Extra cost.Please ask any questions and place offers at your convenience to ensure prompt payment for the item.If there are any issues with the item\'s condition or shipping time, please do not open any disputes or complaints before contacting us so we can address any problems that may arise.Thank you for the time taken to read this notice. We appreciate your trust and interest in our products and will do everything we can to ensure our buyers are fully satisfied with their purchases. Combined shipping is available.