Animal horns have been used for centuries as a material for the manufacture of various objects, and the Middle Ages were no exception. Horn antlers were used to make everything from musical instruments to spoons, but without a doubt one of the most popular applications was the manufacture of drinking jugs. Horn jugs were especially popular among the Vikings and other Norse peoples, who used them to drink beer and other alcoholic beverages during their festivals and celebrations.
Today, horn jugs are a popular collector's item for medieval enthusiasts and lovers of Viking culture.