Penis Sheaths

2012.10.0291

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Artifact Identification Penis Sheaths   (2012.10.0291)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Protective Wear
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Contemporary, 1950 - 1999
Culture Bassari

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 27 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 3.3 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 23 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Grass
Manufacturing Processes Textile--Hand/Loom Woven, Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

"Ebay August 2012 (New Guinea gourd penis sheath)" Comparanda done by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Arts on October 1, 2012.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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