Chicotte
The ‘chicotte’ was a type of whip made of twisted hippopotamus hide and developed by the Portuguese slave traders in the 18th century. This example has two twisted strips and a pierced handle.
Whips were used, like guns, to prevent people from resisting their captivity. Slave-ship crew were encouraged to use them as instruments of torture and punishment.
Whips were used, like guns, to prevent people from resisting their captivity. Slave-ship crew were encouraged to use them as instruments of torture and punishment.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA2485 |
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Collection: | Special collections |
Type: | Whip |
Display location: | Display - Atlantic Gallery |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 19th century |
Exhibition: | The Atlantic: Slavery, Trade, Empire; Enslavement and Resistance |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund |
Measurements: | Overall: 20 mm x 35 mm x 905 mm |