Piedmont, North Carolina Powder Horn

Piedmont, North Carolina, circa 1830s, horn body, wooden plug and spout, leather wrapped repair, and lanyard.

Length 10 in.

Piedmont North Carolina historical powder horns have a rich tradition, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when they were essential for early American frontiersmen and soldiers. These powder horns, often handcrafted from cow or buffalo horns, served as practical containers for black powder used in firearms.

Overall very good estate condition, finial on wooden plug has damage with missing wood, the contemporary leather feature has a working repair.