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Slave Auctions

Slave Auctions.

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Slave Auctions

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  1. Slave Auctions Slaves were displayed to their best advantage on platforms or revolving stands Some were stripped naked so the buyers could see exactly what they were purchasingPotential buyers could demand that slaves who were clothed were stripped in order that a closer inspection of the 'good's could be madeThose brought from abroad were put on display with one foot whitened with chalkEach slave had a placard (tituli) around his neck describing his detailsIf a dealer was unable to offer any guarantees about the slave's abilities or attitude then the slave was made to wear a special cap called a pillei on his headThe body of the slave was discussed and inspected at the request of the buyerA buyer could examine which part of the body he wantedThe auction would commence and the slave was sold to the highest bidder

  2. Tituli

  3. What did tituli contain? • Country of Origin • How you were procured • Age (at least an estimation) • Skills • Desirable Qualities • undesirable attributes (more rarely)

  4. tuus Titulus Latinus • where you are from • age (abhinc _______ annos natos) • your skills . . . use words you can find (possum + infinitive) • Valuable assets . . . appearence, physical fitness, height, etc. . . . (sum + nominative)

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