Powder Horn

The Powder Horn  is made from a cow horn which was modified to hold black powder. A powder horn is a container for gunpowder, and was generally created from cow, ox, or buffalo horn. Powder horns also served the important purpose of keeping black powder dry. They began to be replaced by copper flasks in the nineteenth century.  The Powder Horn was functional as originally made and remains functional today, albeit for less violent and more peaceful purpose.