Many elaborate horns were found to drink from the graves of pagan Germanic tribes. The finds span a millennium, from the Germanic Iron Age to the Viking Age.
We barely had horns from the Viking Age. Cattle and goats were everyday objects that were susceptible to deterioration. The decorative metal pieces and horn frames recovered from the deposits testify to their very extensive use, despite the fact that preserved natural horns are rare.
Most of the preserved Norwegian horns, dated to the Middle Ages, have an ornate metal structure, although the horns are smooth and unadorned. There are also horns with inlays in the same horns, although from a later period; its simplicity attests that it is a popular craft.