[Lew]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Lew, I think the bird like images are inspired by the mythical Griffon and Wyvern. Spanish Peacock

http://www.bird-breeds.com/Peacock.htm

Tim

The griffon has an eagle beak or head and the body of a lion or cat like creature. The bird on the knife has a peacock head but I think I see what looks like hind legs its hard to tell. Here is a link to another dagger with a stacked horn hilt. Seller claims its Mexican but I think its European.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/k28.htm

Lew