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The iron bit, also referred to as a gag, was used by enslavers and overseers as a form of punishment on slaves in the Southern United States. The bit, sometimes depicted as the scold's bridle, uses similar mechanics to that of the common horse bit. The scolds bridle however, is almost always associated with its use on … See more
A website dedicated to documenting the history of slavery in the US quotes from slave trader turned abolitionist Thomas Branagan, who describes the iron bit … See more
Several articles and newspapers mention what appears to be the iron bit, but the name of the device varies from region to region where it is used. The mask, bit, and … See more
Olaudah Equiano writes about the iron bit in his slave narrative, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, as "the iron muzzle". He writes that soon after arriving in North America he was taken to Virginia where he saw a black female slave … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Scold's bridle - Wikipedia
A scold's bridle, sometimes called a witch's bridle, a gossip's bridle, a brank's bridle, or simply branks, was an instrument of punishment, as a form of public humiliation. It was an iron muzzle in an iron framework that enclosed the head (although some bridles were masks that depicted suffering). A bridle-bit (or curb-plate), about 5 cm × 2.5 cm (2 in × 1 in) in size, was slid into the mouth and pr…
Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA licenseAfricans in America/Part 1/Slave with Iron Muzzle - PBS
When persons being held as slaves were accused by their masters of insubordination, or of eating more than their allotment of food, they might expect to be fitted with an iron muzzle.
Artefacts - Understanding Slavery
Mask of the Sande Society from the Mende of Sierra Leone. The Sande mask from Sierra Leone is the only mask used by women in dances in Africa: most societies only have masks to be …
Unmasking the Ritual of the Mask – Inspiration
Oct 9, 2020 · So why the mask? Is it to create division? Some believe they are keeping themselves and others safe while others feel it hinders good health, our immune system; and even believe it falls in line with slavery and satanic rituals.
The Resilient Slave Girl Who Was Forced to Wear an …
Aug 14, 2021 · These women who saw her as their competition, secretly convinced Anastacia’s master’s son, Joaquin Antonio to rape her and force her to wear a slave mask for the rest of her life.
Iron collar and key | National Museum of African …
Description. Wrought iron collar with a three inch locking device and a three inch key. The collar is made up of two pieces of iron attached with a hinged, chain link back. Each end of the collar has an eyelet that can overlap and the lock …
Artifacts and tools used during Slavery in the 18th/19th …
Sep 25, 2017 · In my collection, I have different types of resources that represent slavery as a whole during the 18th/19th century. I included artifacts that slave owners used to discipline slaves and hold them captive. I also included …
Why Were Metal Masks Used During Slavery Time?
Aug 17, 2023 · During the dark era of slavery, colonial masters implemented various brutal techniques to exert control and dominance over slaves. One of the most horrifying methods employed was the use of metal masks. These …
Punishment collar - Understanding Slavery
The four spikes sticking out, would have made it impossible for a person wearing it to lie down or to lean up against any surface. Other punishment devices included muzzles or iron masks, used to restrict an enslaved person’s ability …
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