The bolas, or boleadora, is a hunting weapon used for many centruies n South America. A verson used by the Incas was called the Ayllo. Modern gauchos employ it when on horseback in ursuit of large prey and throw it to bring the victim down by entangled its running leggs.

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The bolas, or boleadora, is a hunting weapon used for many centruies n South America. A verson used by the Incas was called the Ayllo. Modern gauchos employ it when on horseback in ursuit of large prey and throw it to bring the victim down by entangled its running leggs.

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