All natural buffalo horn is hand carved to create this authentic drinking horn. Each horn is individually crafted, between 12 inches and 14 inches long. No two are the same. They can hold about 1200 ml to 1600 ml ml of water, wine, beer, ale, etc. The exterior is polished to a smooth shine. Coloring of the horn varies according to how it was grown in nature. Mostly it is black and calcium white. A thick leather frog is included and allows it to fix to a belt. Drinking horns were traditionally used in many parts of the world. Sometimes ceremonial, and often as an everyday drinking horn. What is unique about the horn, it cannot be set down on a table until it is empty. Ensure a guest drinks all of their wine with one of these natural drinking horns. Please clean the horn before using. Note - Wiping drinking horns with vegetable oil occasionally will help increase the life of your horn. Since these items are made from natural materials, the exact color and shade made vary from piece to piece.