Gorillas near Guyana shredded male hanky (7)

I believe the answer is:

bandana

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'hanky' is the definition.
(bandana is a kind of hanky)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for bandana that I've seen before include "Type of scarf" , "Large coloured neckerchief" , "Spotted square" , "Large and brightly coloured handkerchief" , "Brightly coloured neckerchief" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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