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Powder horn

Object Details

Collection History
Presented to NMAI in 2008 by Bolivian president Evo Morales (Aymara).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Aymara (attributed)
Donor
President Evo Morales (Juan Evo Morales Ayma), Aymara, b. 1959
Date created
1880 - 1920
Object Name
Powder horn
Media/Materials
German silver ("nickel silver"/copper-nickel alloy), metal chain, metal ring
Techniques
Hammered, cast, repoussé, embossed, soldered, polished
Dimensions
43.00 x 10.30 x 4.80 cm
Object Type
Firearms and accessories
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