Flagellarium
This
is a modern leather interpretation of a Roman instrument of punishment.*
The long, turned wood handle facilitates self-flagellation and provides
extraordinary power when flogging a partner.
Standard
design is black or brown, round or square-shaped tails, 3/16"
wide, in fairly stiff harness leather or supple black bullhide.
Since the harness leather mellows with use anyway, we usually slightly
round the thongs, so they are less likely to break skin when the
flogger is new. You can also order the edges “sharp” with the understanding
that they will not stay that way -- or specify round and get it
"rope-like."
*
We’re not exactly sure what material the ancient Romans used, but
since leather was an expensive luxury for them, these instruments
of flagellation were most likely made of knotted hemp or flax cords.
(Paradoxically, in the Roman maritime trade, the heavy “cordage”
was often made of oiled leather, although both Greek and Egyptian
sailors used twisted fiber ropes, much like the ones we use today.
) Also
see our Navy Cats.
 The
Martinet
Brought to our catalog by "popular demand,"
this more manageable version of the Flagellarium is modeled
on the French Domestic Martinet, an instrument originally
intended to beat dried mud out of military wool jackets! It was
put into use on the home front to beat the tar out of civilian delinquents.
Now, of course, in order to be beaten, one has to "ask nicely."
 Please
note: Because some of our customers have wanted the handle
style and look of these two implements -- but not the severity --
we are also offering this interpretation at the same prices. Your
choice of color(s) and textures -- cowhide, deerhide, suede.
Click
here for information of the care and feeding of the Flagellarium
and the Martinet.
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