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1884.14.15

Whip of rhinoceros hide with three lashes.

1884.14.15

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Collection type
Object
Description
Whip of rhinoceros hide with three lashes.
Long description
Whip of rhinoceros hide with three lashes. Two of the lashes are made of three twisted thongs, the third is made of two twisted thongs. The handle has incised zigzag lines and grooved bands. [MJD 05/11/2012]
Geographical reference
Western Africa
Africa > Western Africa
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1875
Date collected
?Prior to 1875
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Rhino Skin Animal, Process Twisted, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 823 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.14.15

Search terms: Punishment and Torture, Cordage, Animal Gear, Whip, Punishment Device