Penis Sheath

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/112

Penis sheath made of a crescent-shaped bottle gourd that is broken at the open end. Here, it is folded inward to create a smaller opening which is wound with a plant fibre strip. The gourd has several scorch marks.


  • Type of Item sheath
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material gourd fruit, plant fibre
  • Measurements height 16.0 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine

  • Made in Papua

  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2948/0112