Papua New Guinea Koteka
Papua New Guinea Koteka
Papua New Guinea Koteka
Papua New Guinea Koteka

Papua New Guinea Koteka


Collection

Mary Nell Frucella Collection


Identifier

FR112


Artist

unknown


Description

The koteka, also referred to as a horim or penis gourd, is a penis sheath traditionally worn by native male inhabitants of some (mainly highland) ethnic groups in New Guinea to cover their penises. The koteka is normally made from a dried-out gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, although unrelated species such as pitcher-plant (Nepenthes mirabilis) are also used. The koteka is held in place by a small loop of fiber attached to the base of the koteka and placed around the scrotum. A secondary loop placed around the chest or abdomen is attached to the main body of the koteka.


Medium

Natural Materials

Width

3.5in

Height

11in

Length

3.75in

Where Made (Country)

Papua New Guinea

Related place

Papua New Guinea

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

23-Feb

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art