Dětský bič - hračka i pracovní nástroj
| Title in English | Childrens whip |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2006 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Národopisná revue |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Field | Archaeology, anthropology, ethnology |
| Keywords | Childrens whip; crafts ; eastern Moravia; cultural tradition; presentation of traditional culture; |
| Description | In the past, childrens whip was an indispensable toy to the most country boys. The whip fulfilled also the function of a work implement used for keeping poultry and cattle out at grass. The boys play with a whip meant especially develoment of skill needful for farming. Besides the whips made by the children themselves, also manufactured whips used to be sell. The village of Metylovice (District of Frýdek - Místek) took an essential position in the manufacture of whips. |