Created by
Unidentified
Date
1850s
Medium
leather and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (Coiled): 1 3/4 × 12 7/8 × 12 7/8 in. (4.4 × 32.7 × 32.7 cm)
H x W x D (Uncoiled): 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 76 1/4 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 193.7 cm)
Description
A long, single-tailed snake whip made of coiled leather strands inside a smooth, hand-stitched leather shot bag running three quarters of the length. The fall consists of two tightly twisted strands that terminate in a hard knot. The metal knob handle is attached to the leather by two nails, allowing the whip to be coiled up for easy carrying.
Place collected
Darien, McIntosh County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Weapons and Ammunition
Type
whips (slavery artifacts)
Topic
Slavery
Violence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.112
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51bbd6f77-ef7d-4a31-b99d-c661afc0cae2

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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