Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Prince Simbo, American, ca. 1737 - 1810
Description
An engraved powder horn with stopper. The ox horn is carved with images of a dove carrying a banner reading "LIBERTY," a deer, the sun with a face, and a pine tree. An intricate design featuring eyes encircles the outer edge of the horn. The name Prince Simbo and the date November 17, 1777 are also engraved on the horn.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
late 18th century
Object number
2009.14.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Type
powder horns
Medium
horn, wood, and copper nails
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 2 15/16 in. (7 x 19.1 x 7.5 cm)
Place depicted
Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Weapons and Ammunition
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Free communities of color
Freedom
Military
Slavery
U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2009.14.1