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Distinctive craftsmanship and cultural practices are the highlights of this Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. One such item that is eye-catching is the penis sheath, which is an important accessory for the Apatani male. This carved wooden penis cover is fastened around the body by means of a strap made from cane and has formed a very significant artifact of cultural identity right through the ages.
Naturally, the penis cover is carved out of a sturdy yet comfortable local wood through traditional carving techniques. A cane strap helps it to stay in place with ease of movement. These garments made history in the times when such a garment indicated an essence of innate modesty and identity during rituals, ceremonies, and everyday life.
Naturally, the penis cover is carved out of a sturdy yet comfortable local wood through traditional carving techniques. A cane strap helps it to stay in place with ease of movement. These garments made history in the times when such a garment indicated an essence of innate modesty and identity during rituals, ceremonies, and everyday life.
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Distinctive craftsmanship and cultural practices are the highlights of this Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. One such item that is eye-catching is the penis sheath, which is an important accessory for the Apatani male. This carved wooden penis cover is fastened around the body by means of a strap made from cane and has formed a very significant artifact of cultural identity right through the ages.
Naturally, the penis cover is carved out of a sturdy yet comfortable local wood through traditional carving techniques. A cane strap helps it to stay in place with ease of movement. These garments made history in the times when such a garment indicated an essence of innate modesty and identity during rituals, ceremonies, and everyday life.
Naturally, the penis cover is carved out of a sturdy yet comfortable local wood through traditional carving techniques. A cane strap helps it to stay in place with ease of movement. These garments made history in the times when such a garment indicated an essence of innate modesty and identity during rituals, ceremonies, and everyday life.
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The Apatani depended on natural raw materials for clothing and ornamentation through generations as a sustainable people. The wood penis cover has, therefore, maintained a fine harmony with nature and the ever-commitment of the people to upkeep indigenous culture against the background of external influences. Such a cultural "artifact" today exists, yet traditional garments are replaced with modern clothing; however, it is kept for cultural significance, while a museum and cultural exhibitions keep it alive for the Apatani culture.
There are continual efforts to document and conserve the indigenous objects, such as the penis cover, thereby ensuring the craftsmanship and traditional value of the Apatanis in the present time.
There are continual efforts to document and conserve the indigenous objects, such as the penis cover, thereby ensuring the craftsmanship and traditional value of the Apatanis in the present time.
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