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Quirt, D43.644

Physical Description

Horse hair quirt. Rod made in two pieces. Upper rigid with cap at proximal end which is attached a hide thong loop for hand. Sleeve on distal end with fringe. Lower rod flexible - finished with sleeve and fringe. Through loop is attached two hip trips (treated). Upper rod is decorated with multicoloured horsehair weaving, with sleeve and cap and tassel. Lower rod and fringe and sleeve of black horse hair.

Provenance

Locality:
From the: Sargood Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 930 x 42 x 42mm

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