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Amaqoyi / Penise Cover

Phansi Museum

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A set of Zulu penis covers. They are made of grass leaves. They are worn by Zuu men to cover their genitalia. This particular set belonged to the husband of Mrs Phamki Sokhela's late husband. He died in 1970 in a faction fight. She was 90 years of age at the time of collection.

Details

  • Title: Amaqoyi / Penise Cover
  • Location Created: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Original Source: Phansi Museum
  • Colour: Natural
  • Clan: Zulu

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