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LARGE AND UNUSUAL FOLK ART POWDER HORN WITH RELIEF

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This massive horn of unknown origin and age measures about 18" across the bow. There is a threaded bowl attached to the spout, which was possibly used as a powder measure. The spout section is a series of turned rings, followed by a section of long facets with scalloped edges. A snake is carved in relief around the main body of the horn and there is an iron lanyard attached towards the plug. The flat wooden plug is retained by a series of small iron pins and has been painted with many different colors. CONDITION: Horn is in very good condition, showing only a few scattered marks and some natural flaking and defects. Plug shows some later coats of paint. DMG


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This massive horn of unknown origin and age measures about 18" across the bow. There is a threaded bowl attached to the spout, which was possibly used as a powder measure. The spout section is a series of turned rings, followed by a section of long facets with scalloped edges. A snake is carved in relief around the main body of the horn and there is an iron lanyard attached towards the plug. The flat wooden plug is retained by a series of small iron pins and has been painted with many different colors. CONDITION: Horn is in very good condition, showing only a few scattered marks and some natural flaking and defects. Plug shows some later coats of paint. DMG

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