Powder Horn

This is an engraved powder horn showing a map of the courses of the Allegany and Monongahela Rivers and the towns and forts along them, including Fort Duquesne. A wood plug in the end has an inscribed compass-drawn floral pattern. A red stain in the incised lines may be milk paint. Place names include the Allegany River, Sennakaas, Logs Town, Allegany Indian Town, Shanapie Town, Fort Duquesne, Manongahealy River, Turtle Creek, Kuskuskies Town, Yauyaugany River, Sharps Town, Shingoes Town and Beaver Creek.

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