Museum Collections
Luce Center
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.