Early Piedmont North Carolina Powder Horn with Stand

Circa 1830s, carved and decorated form, pewter and cooper spout, wood plug , custom display stand.

Length 14.5 in.

Used from the 1700s to early 1800s, powder horns stored black powder for muzzleloading guns. Made from cow horn, they were durable, waterproof, and often handmade. Many were carved with names, maps, animals, or symbols, blending utility with personal expression. North Carolina examples reflect German and Scotch-Irish influences and the region’s backcountry culture. These everyday objects reveal the survival needs and folk artistry of early settlers.

Overall very good estate condition.

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