Gun Powder Horn

This is one of two horns, used as containers for gun powder. The gun power would have been loaded into musket rifles. This example has a leather strap.

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour, Containers, vessels
  • Object: Gun Powder Horn
  • Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Leather, animal skin
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 292mm [L]
  • Production Date: Pre 1962
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Abu Bakarr Sesay, Freetown (Collector)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1962.24.84B

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