Two 19th Century Native American Powder Measures
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0204 |
| Estimate | $500 - $700 |
| Opening bid | $350 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
A pair of 19th century powder measures for muzzle-loading long rifles, each hand-carved from natural horn/tusk material by a Native American maker, likely Great Lakes Indian or Plains Indian origin.

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