Jeff Bibb Hunting Pouch and Horn

The pouch is based on original Southern Appalachian fabric / canvas bags. This one is 6.5" wide by 8.5" deep, made from heavy hemp canvas, and features a bark tan flap. There is an inside pocket sewn to the back. The strap is 3/4" wide. The canvas has been waxed / greased to waterproof it somewhat.

The horn is typical for a small, mountain horn, perhaps for a squirrel rifle. It measures about 8" around the curve. The flat pine base plug is fitted to the natural shape of the horn, and has a small, flat staple for a strap. The spout plug is leather. The horn was hand-scraped with a pocket knife, as were many originals.

Both are pictured with an original Southern mountain rifle of about .34 caliber. The entire stock is decorated with quaint metal inlays of various shapes.

Copy and photos supplied by Jeff Bibb.

Squirrel Rilfe Set by Jeff Bibb

Small Southern Appalachian pouch and horn. 7” wide by 5” deep, not lined. Small inside hanging ball pocket. ¾” strap with hand forged buckle adjustment. Small powder horn with American Chestnut base plug.

Copy and photo by Jeff Bibb.

Jeff Bibb Horn for Mitch Cook

Photo supplied by Mitch Cook.

Jeff Bibb Bag and Horn

A North Carolina pouch and horn set taken from original pieces. The pouch had a wonderful shape that I could not get out of my mind, and I had to make one. The original featured a tooled decoration. Since bark tan leather doesn't tool well, I added an overlaid fringed moon. The interior is lined with linen, and the flap is backed with light deerskin.

The horn is based on another original NC piece that struck a chord. The flare in the beehive base plug of the original was beautiful, and I had to give it a try. The tip is featured on at least three originals in various books. The carved antler measure and coned pan brush were also inspired by original pieces. 

Photos supplied by Jeff Bibb.