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

the surface of this is worn

London" on the heel of the staghorn

and open treads with diagonal grooves for grip

possibly because they are small and round (at least in one direction)

Ref : spur234

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