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| Medieval neck violin, wood Ref: CK/ULF-CP-37 |
| Schandgeige This replica of a medieval Schandgeige (also violin neck, pillory, Spanish violin or Zankbrett) consists of wood and iron fittings The violin is opened and then both head and Wrists placed in corresponding recesses and closed again. Using the front mounted screw neck restraint, this easily is closed and you do not need a separate lock. In the Middle Ages the so-called honor Schandgeige was used to carry out punishments and served mostly for lighter punishment offenses such as squabbles or pilfering. The sentenced person was paraded through the streets The punishment was therefore mainly public humiliation. Details: Material: wood, hand-forged iron fittings Length: 77 cm Width: max. approximately 31.5 cm Diameter of the neckline: 16 cm Diameter of the hand-outs: 7 cm Weight: 2.3 kg |