Authentic Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey Cobra Handle Lion Tamer Circus Whip

Authentic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus whip with an extraordinary hand-painted cobra snake handle and long, heavily braided leather body. A rare piece of vintage circus history, believed to have been used for a lion tamer or big-cat act. The dramatic raised cobra head, gold-toned painted scale details, multi-strand braided construction, and long leather fall create an unforgettable display piece for a circus memorabilia collection, oddities cabinet This original whip shows authentic age, wear, and use throughout. Please review all photos closely for condition details, including finish loss and scuffs to the painted cobra head, wear to leather braiding, taped/reinforced areas, loose fibers, and wear/damage near the fall/popper area. Sold exactly as shown and intended as a historic display collectible. A striking and exceptionally uncommon Ringling circus artifact with real visual presence. #ringlingbros #circusmemorabilia #liontamer #vintagecircus #odditiesdecor