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1958.11.2.50

Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 24/4/2017]

1958.11.2.50

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 24/4/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 24/4/2017]Mkaramo clay figure. Cylindrical figure with little distinction between the head and the main body. Appears to have no arms or legs, with a flat base that flares at the rear, potentially representing buttocks or legs extending backwards. Two prominent and rounded projections, representing breasts or arms, with two diagonal incised lines above. Perforated eyes and an incised line for the mouth. [IL [OPS Move] 24/4/2017]
Cultural groups
Zigula
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
From 1951-1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Clay, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Width: max 24 mm, max 55 x 25 x 32 mm, Depth: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.50 Other numbers: 50 153
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 153 [female symbol]50. Mwanamke Kibidu. Woman who has a bad luck because of too much immoral intercourse.

Search terms: Figure, Ritual and Ceremonial, Children and Childcare, Pottery, Ceremonial Object, Religious Object, Prayer Object

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