This early piece of Alabama folk art history is very scarce, as most collectors have never seen a carved horn that can be tied to an Alabama origin. The carver of the powderhorn was Gessner Harrison Tutwiler. His name is carved inside a banner on the horn: “Gessner H. Tutwiler of Green Springs”. Tutwiler was born on August 20, 1862 in Green Springs, Alabama. His parents were Henry Tutwiler and Julia Ashe. Julia’s great grandfather was Samuel Ashe (1725 – 1813), the Revolutionary War patriot, founding father, and Governor of North Carolina. Tutwiler carved the horn for fellow hunting friend B.F. Symons. Symons’ name is carved much larger on the horn. There are other initials, including Tutwiler’s (G.H.T.) carved on the horn as well. It was probably a presentation piece. The horn depicts a hunting scene with dogs in the front chasing a fox with mountains, trees, and fauna in the back. The other scene is a rising sun in the mountain background. There are also some flowers. There is an old note that was in the horn that reads: “Gessner Tutwiler of Greene Springs Indian Scout July 6, 1781 Yorktown Campaign see Virginia Militia in Revolutionary War by J. Mcallister”. The reference to the Revolution was probably for one of his ancestors with the same namesake. The horn measures 10 3/8 inches long. Great patina to curved body. There is some minor wear marks from age and use, but overall in excellent condition. Serial Number-.;