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1923.39.1

Jingling horse-whip of spirally twisted thongs encased at either end in ornamental iron casing. [MJD 27/11/2012], with jingling rings.

1923.39.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Jingling horse-whip of spirally twisted thongs encased at either end in ornamental iron casing. [MJD 27/11/2012], with jingling rings.
Long description
Jingling horse-whip of spirally twisted thongs encased at either end in ornamental iron casing. Copper alloy rings are attached to the ends of the whip. [MJD 27/11/2012]
Geographical reference
Norway
Europe > Northern Europe > Norway
Hardanger
Cultural groups
Norwegian
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1896
Date collected
1896
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Twisted, Process Nailed
Dimensions
Length: max 420 mm, Width: max 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.39.1

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