Foot whipping Foot whipping Foot whipping or bastinado is a method of corporal punishment which consists of hitting the soles of a person's bare feet. Unlike most types of flogging, this punishment was meant to be more painful than it was to cause actual injury to the victim. Blows were generally delivered with a light rod, knotted cord, or lash. The receiving person is required to be barefoot. The uncovered soles of the feet need to be placed in an exposed position. The beating is typically performed with an object in the type of a cane or switch. The strokes are usually
Object history of the Iuhi collected 2 of these "Iuhi", which are tattoo needles used for tattooing. These needles are made from bone and resemble a small comb with sharp and skinny prongs. The bones come from birds, fish or hen. The other end has two grooves so that a rod can be attached to the end, which probably helps the artist maneuver the needles during the tattoo process. The rod attachment is not included with the "Iuhi" needles from the collection. Tattoos are applied with the needle combs and a wooden mallet called "miro pua ‘uhi". A picture depicts a man getting a tattoo