Horn implement

Date1920's

MediumMixed media

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Smalley

Object number1931.7.35

DescriptionSmall horn implement for letting blood. Tip of horn is rounded off with beeswax (same dark color as horn) which hholds small metal blade. Small incisions are made with the knife, the horn is then placed over the wound, the air sucked out and the end plugged up.

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