ritual flails

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Scope note
Objects that symbolically represents a flail, which is an implement having stout handle at the end of which are attached ropes or chains for whipping. Examples include flails used by Ancient Egyptians during religious and funerary ceremonies, often consisting of a staff with three rods attached by a ring.
ritual flails
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024