Flagellation Chains

48-29-219

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 48-29-219
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Hindu
Provenience India
Date Made 16th Century - 1948
Section Asian
Materials Iron
Description

Fakir's Flagellation Chains. In form of whip. Iron (rusted). Seven chains of three elongated twisted links each, each tipped with an iron piece in the form of a spear-head; on a ring with a handle. Used by the fakirs (ascetics) to inflict almost incredible tortures upon themselves.

Length 50 cm
Credit Line Gift of Presbyterian Board of Missions, 1948

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