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1898.2.2

Eight whip thongs made from aloe fibre loosely tied in a knot. [SM (Verve) 25/06/2014]

1898.2.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: Eight whip thongs made from aloe fibre loosely tied in a knot. [SM (Verve) 25/06/2014]
Long description: Eight whip thongs made from aloe fibre loosely tied in a knot. For the individual entries see 1898.2.2.1-.8. [SM (Verve) 25/06/2014]
Geographical reference: Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria; Alger
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: 1898
Date collected: 1898
Acquisition information: Donated: 1898
Materials and processes: Material Plant Fibre, Process Twisted, Process Knotted
Dimensions: Width: max 95 mm, Length: max 260 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1898.2.2

Search terms: Weapon, Punishment and Torture, Animal Gear, Whip