stallion drinking horn with pure solid brass fittiDrinking horns were used by various peoples in Europe during celebrations, rituals and banquets. From the Germanic tribes to the Vikings and the Celtic peoples, the drinking horn was not only a practical drinking vessel, but also a status symbol. This drinking horn combines that age old tradition with a striking decoration in the shape of a horse's head. The horse played an important role in many European cultures. The Celts worshiped the horse