Flail
Culture
Central Indian
Dateperhaps late 1700s-early 1800s
Mediumiron
DimensionsStaff: 52; flail: 41.5 cm (20 1/2 × 16 5/16 in.), 2 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.464
DescriptionShaft of roughly octagonal section with coarsely engraved decoration in roughly geometric patterns. Slightly pointed ball similarly executed. Joined by links of folded flat iron.ProvenancePurchased by Museum from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (NYC), Macomber sale, December 10-12, 1936, (lot 306). Paid $17.50 for HAM#s 2412, 3394, 3393. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
early 1900s
