Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 cowboy the upper part is attached

the upper part is attached by copper rivets

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

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

This fine bit was handforged in steel

7cm)Weight : 348g (12¼oz)

Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 cowboy the upper part is attachedA 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