anyone identify this

[Bob H]

a mate of mine got this in a box of fishing gear ,and was wondering what it is ?, any clues ?, bob h

[backhoe]

Think it might be a fly tying thingo. Vaguely recall seeing something like it before.

[Crumbo]

Its a whip finish tool for flytying.

[Noelm]

yes indeedy, it is for fly tying, quite a common tool

[bushbeachboy]

Looks like a wigwam from a gooses bridle.

[tunaticer]

whip finisher