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Last Chance January Passed Lots Offering - Ends February 3rd

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 02:00AM EST - Fri, Feb 3, 2023 03:00PM EST
Lot 59

19th C. Plains Indian Powder Horn Horse Engraving

Estimate: $600 - $900

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
The lot features an original American powder horn from the Plains Indians of the mid-19th Century showing zig-zag and horse engravings. The powder horn is comprised of a steer horn vessel with wood cap end. The wood cap has a brass ornamental loop and the end shows a carves cone like tip. The entire horn shows amazing hand engravings scrimshaw with a geometric "X" and zig-zag pattern commonly seen on Indian carved weapons along with an engraved running horse at the center. The horn is well kept with a nice deep coloring. Measures overall 6"L from tip to end and 2.75"D.