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Braided leather quirt
Object Number 2005.5.3
Display Title Braided leather quirt
Descriptions
Object Description Braided leather quirt with harness leather flaps, the globular handle weighted internally, probably with lead
Inventory Description Quirt, braided leather, cylindrical handle, fringe, two leather extensions
Classification
  • Whip
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Leather, Lead
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 88 x 2 cm (1 x 34 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of the family of Prof. & Mrs. Hallam L. Movius, Jr.
Provenance
Donor Geoffrey Movius (4/25/05)
Donor Alice V. N. Johnson (4/25/2005)

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