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1998.32.1

Single leg iron with several links of chain attached.

1998.32.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single leg iron with several links of chain attached.
Long description
Single leg iron with several links of chain attached. The iron is rusty. The device is made of a semicircular piece of iron with the ends forming loops, two triangular loops and a chain with seven loops. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 14/10/2010] The iron was used as a restraining device for slaves and also criminals and any other people found to be uncontrollable. The iron was purchased by the donor from a dealer in Erfoud in southern Morocco in May 1998. [MdeA]6/10/98
Geographical reference
Morocco
Africa > Northern Africa > Morocco
Erfoud
Person
Field collector Paul E. Raymaekers
PRM source Paul E. Raymaekers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1998
Date collected
Purchased May 1998
Acquisition information
Donated: 29/09/1998
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Soldered
Dimensions
Length: max 338 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1998.32.1

Search terms: Punishment and Torture, Trade, Restraining Device

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