![[This gourd phallocrypt is supported by a thin string tied around the man's waist: 23k]](../../../images/penijstr.gif "© Carolyn Leigh, 2005. All rights reserved.")
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In remote areas, like the Baliem Valley of Irian Jaya, Indonesia, phallocrypts are still worn by men as everyday dress. They may also be worn in Papua New Guinea during ceremonies.
This Dani man walked into Wamena, Irian Jaya, Indonesia from his village in the Baliem Valley. His gourd sheath is called a koteka. It is supported by a thin string around his waist.
Figure 2: Three gourd phallocrypts from the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. The women have woven a knotted design made from bilum string around each gourd and added seeds for tassels. The ones made for sale to tourists can be quite elaborate with woven faces and lots of seed and shell decorations.
![[ 3 gourd phallocrypts: 15k]](../../../images/penangor.gif "© Carolyn Leigh, 2005. All rights reserved.")
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