Non edged ethnograhic item

[Nathaniel]

Hmm...interesting piece, Detlef, I'm not sure where this one comes from, but many cultures have phallic talisman/ amulet/ worship for obviously belief in fertility/creation or protection. For instance in Indian Hinduism you have the Shiva Linga. In Thailand, to they have a phallic symbol called the Palad Khik. The traditional belief for little boys is to wear this type of amulet for protection to fool spirits into thinking they are adults. For adults, (both men and women) you also see the amulet used for protection and good luck.