What is it????

[jtw1313]

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[EccentricInTexas]

I'd say its some kind of powder horn or shot horn.

 

[Anduril]

Honestly, the first thing that came to mind was "wardrobe malfunction".

 

[Older The Better]

From looking into trade goods I’ve noticed native Americans really liked to decorate items with brass tacks, as far as what It is, i honestly don’t know but my first impression was same as above powder or shot horn

 

[1637]

maybe a canteen

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

An accessory from a modern mountain man rendezvous costume?

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

You might want to consider contacting the Donald Ellis Gallery located in Dundas, ON at info@donaldellisgallery.com

"The Donald Ellis Gallery, is an internationally pre-eminent dealer in the field of historical Native American art, has been serving private collectors, corporations and museums in the United States, Canada and Europe since 1976. The gallery maintains a particular emphasis on the art of the Inuit, Yup’ik, Northwest Coast and Eastern Woodlands cultures. A recognized authority in the field, Donald Ellis has been a regularly featured appraiser of Native American art on the PBS Antiques Roadshow and has also appeared on the BBC and CBC Antiques Roadshows. The gallery has exhibited in the most prominent international art fairs, including Frieze Masters, London, since its inception, the Armory Show, New York, Frieze New York, TEFAF Maastricht and this year TEFAF NEW YORK SPRING 2019. Beyond art fairs, the gallery regularly curates special exhibitions in both the commercial gallery and the museum sector. Donald Ellis Gallery regularly publishes a highly acclaimed catalogue documenting its most recent activities."

Dave

 

[Reanm8er]

Cool find jtw!

The spout appears to be seamed copper which hasn't been made for quite some time. The "vessel" part seems to be wood. Both of these facts might support the powder flask concept. I like the costume idea as well.

 

[DCMatt]

I'd say its some kind of powder horn or shot horn.

Moroccan.