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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 634

19th C. Plains Indian Powder Horn Horse Engraving

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
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.