Across South Africa, removing the the object of poachers’ desire reduced rhino deaths by 78 percent, while it raised the question: What is a rhino without its horns?

“The gunpowder horn really speaks to Simbo’s personal story—there’s something very powerful about an object that was actually owned and possessed by an individual,” says Bercaw.

Editor's Note 8.24.15: This article was originally published in 2012 and discusses the endangered species of rhinoceros, particularly in relation to rhinoceros-horn antiques. In August 2015, the ...

Scientists Crack Rhino Horn Riddle Date: November 11, 2006 Source: Ohio University Summary: Rhinoceros horns have long been objects of mythological beliefs.

This label—originally a reference to a different horn brand, Dieter Otto—inspired her affectionate name. Now when friends or colleagues reach out to say hello, many ask about Otto too.

This powder horn is made from the horn of a large cow or perhaps a bison.There is a cork at the pointed end and it is inscribed thus; Benjmin kimball His Horn Made at fort Edward July the 31 1759.

Ivory end blown horn with segmented horizontal carvings in tiers from the top to the bottom. The figures are of animals and humans. There are also plant forms (trees) and letters (Greek). Each band is ...

These drinking beakers are made of horn-probably antler horn which was a readily available material for tableware. There are three sizes: maybe for a family or for different amounts of liquid.