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1920.58.6

Penis-sheath [groin cover] of plaited palm leaf.

1920.58.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Penis-sheath [groin cover] of plaited palm leaf.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Bauchi State
Person
Field collector Charles Kingsley Meek
PRM source Charles Kingsley Meek
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
August 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 25/10/1920
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Length: max 104 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.58.6

Search terms: Clothing, Status, Basketry, Groin-cover, Status Object