396

Blackfoot Scrimshaw Carved Powder Horn

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 275.00 USD
Blackfoot Scrimshaw Carved Powder Horn
Advertising, Firearms, Antiques, Collectibles, Antique Furniture, Native American Artifacts, Navajo Jewelry, Silver, Gold, Montana History Artifacts, Navajo Indian Rugs, Taxidermy Mounts, Slot Machines, Cash Registers, Early Chinese Artifacts.
This lot features a Early Balckfoot Scrimshaw Carved Powder Horn. The horn features a hand carved design, tight fitting cap, and a wooden base plug. Scrimshaw is a form of art originally done by sailors. They would engrave scenes from the sea into whale bones, teeth, shells, etc. by hand to pass the time aboard the ship. This piece was hand engraved on horn, believed to be from a steer. The piece shows good condition, with wear from use. The horn measures 6 3/4" L x 2 1/8" W