Vintage South American Gaucho Horse Whip or Rebenque - w1577 indian Each has three possible slots

Each has three possible slots for the curb rein

Dimensions : Length : approx 19" (48cm)

They have quite large steel eighteen pointed rowelsThere are no maker's marks or stamps

There is inlaid silver decoration on the heel plates and traces remain on the spikes and arms of the spurs

They were working tools

Vintage South American Gaucho Horse Whip or Rebenque - w1577 indian Each has three possible slotsThis old whip has a dark hardwood handle with turned decoration. It has a silver coloured metal cap and two collars these are stamped with a possible hallmark or maker's stamp which I cannot read please look at the images. There is a chain on the top of the cap for hanging the whip from the saddle or a belt. At the other end of the whip there is a thick leather or hide section. The first part is rolled (rather like a sjambok) the lower part is flat