19TH CENTURY ARTISTICALLY CARVED POWDER HORN REGARDING SANTA ANNA.

19TH CENTURY ARTISTICALLY CARVED POWDER HORN REGARDING SANTA ANNA. Carved powder horn symbolizing of Santa Anna. This very nicely rendered horn of mid to late 19th C. design depicts a full relief carved eagle perched on a cactus with a snake it its beak (the national emblem of Mexico). Facing the eagle is a cat bowing and holding his plumed hat. With obvious reference to the famous Santa Anna; he was referred to as El Gato (“the cat”). Beneath the two is a panel carved and inlaid with resin, “VIVA MI PATRIA” (roughly translated as “long live my country”). Also carved above the head of the eagle and the cat is a rosette within a circle. The spout carved with overlapping leaves, the butt fitted with wooden plug and large round-headed tacks. SIZE: 14” long (on outside curve). Together with an ebony-colored carved plug, the top hollowed out, as would be a measure for measuring powder. Accompanied by a letter from consignor explaining some of carving & short provenance. CONDITION: Excellent in all respects; a very well carved piece. 4-57774 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	59B	$1,265.00	19TH CENTURY ARTISTICALLY CARVED POWDER HORN REGARDING SANTA ANNA. Carved powder horn symbolizing of Santa Anna. This very nicely rendered horn of mid to late 19th C. design depicts a full relief carved eagle perched on a cactus with a snake it its beak (the national emblem of Mexico). Facing the eagle is a cat bowing and holding his plumed hat. With obvious reference to the famous Santa Anna; he was referred to as El Gato (“the cat”). Beneath the two is a panel carved and inlaid with resin, “VIVA MI PATRIA” (roughly translated as “long live my country”). Also carved above the head of the eagle and the cat is a rosette within a circle. The spout carved with overlapping leaves, the butt fitted with wooden plug and large round-headed tacks. SIZE: 14” long (on outside curve). Together with an ebony-colored carved plug, the top hollowed out, as would be a measure for measuring powder. Accompanied by a letter from consignor explaining some of carving & short provenance. CONDITION: Excellent in all respects; a very well carved piece. 4-57774 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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