Mkaramo clay figure. Cylindrical figure that flares slightly at one end to form a rimmed, flat base. Restricts slightly at the other end to form a rounded head, with two prominent, semicircular ears with roughly central perforations. [IL [OPS Move] 20/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Mkaramo clay figure. Cylindrical figure that flares slightly at one end to form a rimmed, flat base. Restricts slightly at the other end to form a rounded head, with two prominent, semicircular ears with roughly central perforations. [IL [OPS Move] 20/4/2017]
Long description: Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 20/4/2017]
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of; Pangani
Cultural groups: Zigula
Person: Field collector Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner; PRM source Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1958
Date collected: From 1951-1958
Acquisition information: Donated: 1958
Materials and processes: Material Clay, Process Handbuilt, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Depth: max 24 mm, Width: max 23 mm, max 70 x 25 x 26 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.2.24 Other numbers: 24 127
Research and responses: Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 127 [female symbol]24. Fundi Ya Wanawake. There are men who go to dances to catch the unwary girl; he covers himself with a cloth and the girl thinks he is a woman until it is too late.