Plaited cane penis sheath

Made:
1890-1924
Plaited cane penis sheath, in the form of a loosely woven bag

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Plaited cane penis sheath, in the form of a loosely woven bag
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Plaited cane penis sheath, in the form of a loosely woven bag, circular with loops for attachment to strap, worn to prevent river blindness, African, 1890-1924

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657296
type:
penis sheaths
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)