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1928.69.659

Horse whip of hide thong bound in plaited red cane and four porcupine quills at the tip. [MJD 16/11/2012]

1928.69.659

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Collection type
Object
Description
Horse whip of hide thong bound in plaited red cane and four porcupine quills at the tip. [MJD 16/11/2012]
Long description
Horse whip of hide thong bound in plaited red cane with bands of yellow orchid stem. The lash has porcupine quills at the tip, curving out, and tassels of orchid and tufts of red goat hair at their base. The handle is a loop secured with string. [MJD 16/11/2012]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sümi Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Porcupine Quill Animal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Cane Plant, Material Goat Hair Animal, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Material String, Process Bound, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Length: max 927 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.659

Search terms: Animal Gear, Punishment and Torture, Horse Accessory, Whip

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