Horn, Powder
- Object Name:
- Horn, Powder
- Object ID:
- 1965.532.18
- Date:
- 1850-1925
- Description:
- Powder horn, paint decorated. Rather thick and ungraceful horn. Plug missing from wide end. Tip end carved with collar. On body of horn running lengthwise, on painted ivory background, is painted an Indian in reds and browns, with headdress, coat, and striped short skirt-like garment. One hand holds a bow and arrow and the other a halberd. On the reverse are two green trees with slim brown trunks; the foliage now largely worn away. Also on reverse and unrelated to painted decoration is an incised sailboat. Number "2356." painted in red on interior near mouth.
- Material:
- Skeletal
Horn - Dimensions:
- H-4.25 W-5 L-15.4 Dia-4 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George E. Barnard
- Subjects:
- Indian, Powder horns, Sailboats, Trees, Bow & arrows
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