Decorative Brass Mystery

[Ripcon]

I found this piece in west central Mississippi at a very old house site. But what is it? What did it go to? Any ideas? The back end is bent. Thanks for any assistance or guesses.

 

[chub]

black powder flask

chub

 

[A2coins]

I was going to say powder flask also nice

 

[Ripcon]

Thanks guys. I believe you are exactly right. I appreciate your help on this I.D.