In Africa, the Sjambok is a cattle prod, a whip, a riding crop and a means of self-protection. Unlike most western style whips, the Sjambok is not plaited from thin leather thongs but carved whole out of very thick hippopotamus hide. With its considerable reach, lightning speed and devastating impact, it has achieved quite a reputation as a sure defense against deadly snakes. Since the Sjambok is swung like a rod or stick and not cracked like a conventional western style whip, its weight, its speed and the flexibility of its lash do all the work and little skill is required to wield it effectively.
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Period: Modern times / Miscellaneous
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