Powder Horn

Unknown

dated March 10, 1809 · Horn (ox) · Arms and Armor

An inscription on this powder horn identifies its owner and probable maker as Benito Pérez Gómez. Dated 1809, the horn is crudely engraved with skirmishing soldiers, including one holding a musket and another on horseback. The archangel St. Michael, patron and protector of soldiers, is shown battling the devil. Inscriptions give thanks to God and praise Jesus and Mary.

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated March 10, 1809

Medium

Horn (ox)

Culture

Mexican

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889