Antique Rawhide & Lizard Boleadoras or Bolas, Gaucho throwing weapon nov24 These spurs have slightly downturned

These spurs have slightly downturned necks with bulbous ends which hold small pointed rowels

This conical flask is made of cow horn

The narrow heel bands are a little curved

inside it  stamped with a trumpet and banner symbol and  "James Dixon & sons

Dimensions : Foot handle : 3½" (9cm)

Antique Rawhide & Lizard Boleadoras or Bolas, Gaucho throwing weapon nov24 These spurs have slightly downturnedThis 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