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A koteka is a unique fetish accessory made from a dried, hollowed-out gourd. It is worn in Irian Jaya (the Indonesian-administered western part of New Guinea) by men of the Dani, Lani, Mee, 'nggem, Yali, Papua, Walaak (and other) tribes on the phallus which is held upright on a strap. It is often worn alone, but sometimes in combination with feathered headdresses, vine-wrapped chest hoops, beads, feathers, dung and mud headdresses, and nose rings and/or pig bone or tusk ear muffs. There are several types of kotekas because, depending on their use (hunting, dance, mundane situations, etc.), they vary in shape and dimensions. The shape and, above all, the size of the object do not serve as a social marker nor do they support a relationship with the rank of the wearer. The koteka serves as protection against the entry of evil spirits and its shape and size distinguishes some tribes from others. It is also used to store all kinds of things, such as food and even tobacco.
Title: Koteka penis
Author: Anonymous
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Technique: 14 pieces of hollow and dried zucchini
Displayed in: Sa Bassa Blanca Museum (msbb)
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