Pair of scrimshaw powder horn's by Major Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky 1828 - 1868, made from bullock horns. Beautifully engraved in scrimshaw style depicting three female figures in period dress and a group of Maori warriors in haka stance. Tip of horns removable, unsigned. This pair is illustrated in the definitive publication: G. F Von Tempsky - Artist and Adventurer, by rose young, Heather Curnow and Michael King. Note: This publication accompanies this lot. Length 42 cm. Width 9.7 cm.