Penis Sheath (Koteka)

Kotekas come in different shapes, from straight to curve, and in various widths and lengths. They are traditionally worn by men in the highlands region of Papua as a penis sheath. The Dani people grow their own gourds, shape them during the growing process, and dried them for making the koteka. These penis sheath are often left in the natural color fo the gourd and undecorated as in this collection of kotekas.
Title: Penis Sheath (Koteka)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: 1980s – 1990s
Geography: Indonesia, Papua
Culture: Dani
Medium: Gourd
Technique: Cutting
Dimensions: 3.4 – 19 x 9 – 65.3 cm. (1.34 – 7.5 x 3.54 – 25.71 in.)
Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur Hampton in memory of Dr. O. W. Hampton, 2020
Object ID: H3, H9, H11, H13, H15, H17, H19, H21, H24