Bidspirit auction | Vintage Folk Art Natural Horn

Vintage Folk Art Natural Horn Model Sailing Ship - A vintage folk art model of a multi-masted sailing ship, constructed from polished natural cow or ox horn. The hull is formed from a single large, curved horn, featuring a lighter cream-toned section at the stern decorated with incised circular motifs and vertical line detailing. The masts and yards are fashioned from wood and wire, supporting sails made from flattened horn sheets of varying translucency, ranging from deep mottled brown to pale cream. The vessel is mounted on a carved, crescent-shaped horn base. The rigging consists of fine wire and thread. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the piece.