Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 cowboy the surface of this is

the surface of this is worn

and open treads with diagonal grooves for grip

7cm)Weight : 348g (12¼oz)

They have steel inserts which would fit into "boxes" in the heel of the boot

Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 cowboy the surface of this isA rebenque, an Argentinian whip carried by gauchos. These heavy whips serve both as a whip for horses and cattle and as a club or weapon. They are worn hung from the gaucho's belt. In this example there is a swinging handle with cast foliate decoration in silver metal, probably Alpacca or a similar alloy. It is stamped "Industria Argent" The shaft of the whip is covered in silver metal with foliate and floral decoration. There is a rawhide loop at the