phallocrypt

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phal·lo·crypt

(făl′ō-krĭpt′)

An article of clothing, such as a hollowed gourd or woven tube, that fits over and completely covers the penis. Also called penis sheath.

[phall(us) + Greek kruptein, to hide.]

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The men, on the other hand, had no major form of body covering other than the phallocrypt, which functioned simultaneously as a protective device and a form of ornament or insignia.

Other forms of decorative art can be found on gourd phallocrypts, gourd lime containers and bamboo smoking tubes.

Exploring spatial relationships between material culture and language in the Upper Sepik and Central New Guinea

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