The Endless Knot Drinking Horn

The endless knot has been described as "an ancient symbol representing the interweaving of the Spiritual path, the flowing of Time and Movement within that which is Eternal. All existence, it says, is bound by time and change, yet ultimately rests serenely within the Divine and the Eternal. This horn is 100% all natural with The Endless Knot Drinking Horn design that has been hand carved and polished. This symbol represents the inter-twining of wisdom and compassion. Our horns are handpicked to provide our customers with a high quality piece to treasure. Drinking horns such as this have been used for centuries throughout history at feasts and in ceremonies such as weddings. One of the unique qualities of this horn is that it cannot be set down on a table until it is empty; ensuring your guests will have a great time. The Endless Knot Drinking Horn makes a great gift and is perfect for re-enactments or a period style wedding. Please clean the horn before using. Following 5 steps are being generally followed during the manufacturing process of drinking horns: a) Selecting an appropriate horn. b) Sanding the horn from the outside. c) Washing with hot water. d) Coating with glass coat lacquer from the inside to make it 100% safe for usage. e) Polishing. All horns are able to be cleaned with water temperatures up to boiling point and are polished to give a smooth finish. * Please wash with a gentle detergent and polish with vegetable oil to keep it from drying out. And from time to time you will want to use beeswax to coat the inside to keep from cracking and the inside drying out. Natural imperfections may be visible on this item. Please remember this is a natural item and each piece is unique.