African Tribal Hide Whip or Sjambok or Litupa - w1769 african Ref : Sidesaddle whip rack

Ref : Sidesaddle whip rack

It has an antler or staghorn handle

The cover is in good condition

There are cast decorative screw heads at the end of each arm

It has its original steel curb chain and one unusual double curb hook

African Tribal Hide Whip or Sjambok or Litupa - w1769 african Ref : Sidesaddle whip rackThis African whip dates from the late 19th or early 20th Century. It would have been used for herding cattle and possibly as a weapon. The shaft or stock is made of rolled hide It is long and tapered. There is a leather wrist strap which passes through a channel at the top Dimensions : Length 42" (107cm)Weight 269g (9 oz) This whip is too long for many shipping services so export may be expensive Ref : whip1769