Powder Horn
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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