Powder horn

Object Number: 
1933.146
Date: 
1775-1850
Medium: 
Horn, wood, metal, leather
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 17.1 cm )
Description: 
Carved horn priming horn with wooden cover over one end secured to horn with metal studs; lipped spout with leather thong remnant.
Gallery Label: 
According to a note on the end of this priming horn, this was made by Native Americans of buffalo horn.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group