Ecxept the fringe and a decorational "disc" around the knob, it has no leather parts. The strong handle is covered with white silk, decorated with red silken mesh. The whip´s body is tapered rope covered with hemp macramé. (12/2000)
| Swedish marine flagellation whip | ||
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This colourful whip (made in the Swedish nation´s colours) was used to punish
disobedient sailors. The punishment was administered to the buttocks with pants up, therefore such a heavy whip was used. It is around 100 years old
and must have been applied to many victims, due to the frayed end... Ecxept the fringe and a decorational "disc" around the knob, it has no leather parts. The strong handle is covered with white silk, decorated with red silken mesh. The whip´s body is tapered rope covered with hemp macramé. (12/2000) |
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| Origin: | Sweden | |
| Category: | odd | |
| Purpose: | punishment | |
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