Powder horn for comments

[fernando]

Some nice friend bought this one in a local auction to offer it to me :cool: .
Although in principle this would be a Portuguese example, i am a bit intrigued with its unusual overall design and also its carved stylized horse rider.
Has anyone seen something similar to this ?

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[M ELEY]

Interesting piece, Fernando. Not my area, but the carving appears more African in its designs and form, but I could be way off base! If no one here can ID it, perhaps the Ethnographic side of the Forum might. :shrug:

[fernando]

Sounds like a good idea, Mark :cool: .
I will wait for it to be handled to me; will check the other side to see if there is another figure ... and then i will be back in both fora.

[fernando]

A complete set of pictures now posted in the Ethno Forum:

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http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17432

[Matchlock]

Hi 'Nando,


I do have seen similar horns in British and American auction catalogs, mostly dated 18th c.

They certainly are of Portuguese make, for colonies.

Very nice and charming patina, btw!


Best,
Michael

[fernando]

Thank you Michl,
Duly noted and registered :cool: