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Powder Horn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Powder Horn by unknown artist. The image shows a curved, light-colored horn with darker coloring at one end. The horn is decorated with an etched design on the light-colored portion, featuring a star-like pattern in the center and swirling lines throughout. A dark brown, wooden or metal object is attached to the darker end of the horn. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1779–80
Medium
Horn (cow), wood (pine)
Culture
Native American, possibly Penobscot
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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