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Got challenged to make this horn, based on an original dated 1725 by an unknown Penobscot artist. Currently at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts. ( available in their online gallery just use that Google thingy!)









As always comments questions and critiques are welcome!
 
Amazing fine detail. Fantastic job.

Was the original scrimed by a Penobscot or is that a style?
 
Penobscots are a Native American nation that lived in the New England/Canadian region of North America.
The horn is credited to a Penobscot artist, though it is "unknown" according to the museum. Though interestingly, the site also has another " Penobscot" horn, that looks amazingly similar (stylistically) to the MicMac horns seen in both Dresslar and Grinslades books!
 
Really very nice!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: It must have driven you a bit nuts with all those lines :youcrazy:
 
Beautifully done. Really exceptional. :hatsoff:
And, IMHO, a perfect example of why I believe investing in an "original antique" horn is an exercise in foolishness. Who can prove that is not 200+ years old?
 
That's some excellent scratchin! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: And on a horn that's based on an original it makes its that much nicer. GW
 

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