Antelope Horn

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a single dark, curved object resembling a piece of horn or antler placed on a wooden surface, with a small, white, rectangular tag attached to it via a thin string; the tag appears to have a number written on it, possibly serving as an identifier or catalog number, and the object itself shows signs of wear and aging, evident from its rough texture, uneven edges, and minor chips, suggesting it might have been part of a natural history collection, archaeological artifact, or a specimen used for educational purposes, while the warm tones of the wood beneath it create a rich contrast, further emphasizing the object’s weathered appearance, inviting speculation about its origin, historical significance, and the role it might have played in its original context or ecosystem.

The image displays a single dark, curved object resembling a piece of horn or antler placed on a wooden surface, with a small, white, rectangular tag attached to it via a thin string; the tag appears to have a number written on it, possibly serving as an identifier or catalog number, and the object itself shows signs of wear and aging, evident from its rough texture, uneven edges, and minor chips, suggesting it might have been part of a natural history collection, archaeological artifact, or a specimen used for educational purposes, while the warm tones of the wood beneath it create a rich contrast, further emphasizing the object’s weathered appearance, inviting speculation about its origin, historical significance, and the role it might have played in its original context or ecosystem.

Name/Title

Antelope Horn

Entry/Object ID

423/8046

Description

Mammal/antelope/prong horn

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Antelope Horns

Dimensions

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

7 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good