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Powder Horn - possibly decorative Folk Art

G
12 years ago
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Not sure if this is a real powder horn or a decorative item influenced by one. It's wooden, with what appears to be mother of pearl accents - the shiny parts of the photograph. The plug is also wooden, with a double sided face either an African or Native American looking face. 
 
It stands very sturdy and flat on the base, as if someone designed it that way.
 
Thanks so much!
Category Folk Art
Medium Wood with mother of pearl accents
Distinguishing marks none
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item About 8 inches tall, but 9 inches from corner to corner as it leans.
Date Period Please tell me - I suspect it it 30 to 40 years old because of noticeable wear on mother of pearl and a one part of the wood
Weight Dense wood - prob 4 ounces or so
History Bought at antique mall w/no provenance
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