Description: Set of Tres Marias, Guatemala, in ivory with silver and gilt engraved housing, double ring joints, carefully crafted. Vintage Gaucho Boleadoras, or bolas, are traditional South American hunting tools crafted by gauchos (Argentine cowboys) primarily for use in herding cattle or hunting. This handmade item features three heavy balls attached to long strands of leather or rawhide, creating a weighted weapon that could entangle the legs of prey when thrown. The cords connecting them are braided rawhide, adding both strength and durability.Determining the exact year for a vintage gaucho boleadoras can be challenging because these tools were handmade and produced over a long period, typically without specific dates or makers' marks. Boleadoras have been used by gauchos in South America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay, since the 17th and 18th centuries. Most of the "vintage" examples available today likely date from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.
Price: 225 USD
Location: Roanoke, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-26T21:00:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Latin American
