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Chicotte

In Belgian colonies, the sjambok has been called "Chicotte". This item has a flat-oval handle section, because the used hide was too thin for fully rounded work. In the middle section a wiring has been, which consisted either of copper or a copper alloy. The whip has been made in the 19th century and shows many signs of use.


Origin: South Africa
Category: Sjamboks
Purpose: Herding, Self defense, Punishment/flagellation