March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session I

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 351

Mexican Carved Powder Horn

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Mexican Carved Powder Horn 19" overall. A beautifully carved powder horn with scrimshaw throughout. Male figure with spurs and rifle wearing military attire, the female figure is armed with a pistol. Scrolls, acorns, and leaves included in the motif. 19th century. Inscribed “1885/AU./28./VOLO SIN JANOS”. $2,000-3,000 Provenance: The Cameron Collection, CO, AZ, NM, MT, WY.

Condition

Very old chips at the tip and mouth.