Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

An Early 20th Century American Shofar

$720
$90020% Off
£546.32
£682.9020% Off
€624.67
€780.8320% Off
CA$1,005.64
CA$1,257.0620% Off
A$1,118.14
A$1,397.6820% Off
CHF 583.83
CHF 729.7920% Off
MX$13,610.49
MX$17,013.1120% Off
NOK 7,449.43
NOK 9,311.7920% Off
SEK 6,979.76
SEK 8,724.7020% Off
DKK 4,662.01
DKK 5,827.5120% Off
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

An Early 20th Century American Shofar represents a unique chapter in the history of Jewish communities in the United States during that era. Jewish immigration to America surged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bringing diverse traditions and religious practices, including the use of the Shofar, to American soil. This American Shofar is made from the horn of a ram like its European counterparts, yet it is shaped and polished in a manner that reflects the local craftsmanship of the time. It has a shaped mouthpiece and ridged lines adorning the body of the Shofar. Carved at the upper end of the Shofar are a series of curved round edges arches similar to a crown which reflects the purpose of high holidays; Crowning G-D as the almighty king. Shofars are used in synagogues and Jewish communities during Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), maintaining the religious continuity and cultural identity of the immigrants. This Shofar symbolizes the adaptation and continuity of Jewish traditions in the new American context. It is a cherished possession that connected Jewish immigrants to their roots while integrating into the diverse fabric of American society. The original sticker of Kashrut is still affixed to the side of the shofar.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. There are three dents on one side of the lower body.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281240009272

More From This Seller

View All
A 19th Century Polish Shofar
Located in New York, NY
A 19th-century Polish Shofar which is a remarkable piece of Judaica reflecting the Jewish community's life in Poland during that era. Poland was home to one of the largest and most...
Category

Antique 19th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Horn

A 19th Century Polish Shofar
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
A German Wood and Brass Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
A German Wood and Brass Torah Pointer. This Torah Pointer is made of wood and brass and painted black, unlike most Torah pointers which were made in Germa...
Category

20th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1880. Folk Art Judaica. Every item in Menorah Galleries is accompanied by a Lifetime "Certificat...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Torah Pointer from Alsace
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alsace carved wooden Torah Pointer (YAD), 18th century. The body of the pointer is engraved in its first part with a decoration of palmettes and stripes. It then continues with...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

A Silver North African Torah Pointer, Morocco Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Primitive Silver North African Torah Pointer made in Morocco Circa 1900 Flexible, simply designed, and almost primitive-looking Torah pointer was probably made for the common peop...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century European Hand-Carved Wooden Grogger
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century European hand-carved wooden grogger (or gragger), a traditional noisemaker used during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The grogger produces a loud, clattering soun...
Category

Early 20th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

Decorative Goat Horn
Located in New York City, NY
Natural goat horn.
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Horn

Decorative Natural Animal Horn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Decorative horn. Made from a natural ox or buffalo horn. The horn has a curved and elegant appearance, with natural tones ranging from beige to black, providing a rustic and authentic look. At the widest end, there is a metal finish, possibly in brass or iron, with a fixing ring, allowing it to be hung or used as a display piece. The decorative horn can be used as an ornamental element in environments with rustic, country or even medieval-themed decor. In addition, it may have been inspired by traditional gunpowder horns...
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain,...
Category

Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Horn

Antique carved drinking horn from the 19th century
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique carved drinking horn, from the 19th century, with engraved snake and eagle, good orginal condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Vintage Boho Horn Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sculptural drinking horn, mounted on a silver-toned base, curves upward in a bold arc, its polished black surface catching subtle reflections. The smooth finish contrasts with i...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pipe Rest by Carl Aubock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A leather wrapped brass pipe rest.
Category

20th Century Austrian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal