LEATHER MONK DISCIPLINE

Very rare and ancient Discipline leather straps extended with a lead ball.

Leather, wood, and lead

Sold with its custom-made support.

ERA late 18th / early 19th 
DIMENSION 50cm, support: 25cm X 14cm X 10cm
SIZE 19.7", stand: 9.8" X 5.5" X 3.94"

The instrument of penance, referred to as discipline and resembling a small whip, is used by followers of certain Christian denominations such as Anglicans, Lutherans, and Roman Catholics, as part of the spiritual practice known as mortification of the flesh.

The flagellation, an ancient tradition linked to extreme ascetic practices, is adopted by some religious individuals with the aim of achieving spiritual purification and mortifying their own flesh. This intense form of bodily discipline is seen as a means of doing penance to atone for sins. Some believers feel that flagellation strengthens their bond with God and brings them closer to the suffering of Christ. However, it is worth noting that this practice is not widespread in all religious traditions and often provokes controversy due to its marginal nature.