Antique Rawhide & Lizard Boleadoras or Bolas, Gaucho throwing weapon nov24 The Bell is stamped :

The Bell is stamped :

total cheek length ( not including curb rein rings) 6¾" (17cm)Weight : 297g (10½oz)

This conical flask is made of cow horn

pincushions and trays

It has a silver plated collar with no stamps or engravings

Antique Rawhide & Lizard Boleadoras or Bolas, Gaucho throwing weapon nov24 The Bell is stamped :This is an antique set of bolas or boleadoras a hunting tool or weapon. They have three twisted rawhide ropes one is becoming detached from the point where they join. They have three lizard skin covered lead weights. The skin one one weight has split and been glued in place. This set is for display only, it is too old and fragile to be thrown. They came from South America. Similar arrangements of throwing stones and ropes were originally used by the