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1958.11.2.84

Mkaramo clay figure. Roughly cylindrical figure with little distinction between the roughly ovoid head, and the main body. Flared, flat, and circular base, with no legs. Two prominent, roundly pointed projections representing breasts or arms. Prominent semicircular ears, and slight projection near the base, representing the navel. [IL [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]

1958.11.2.84

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mkaramo clay figure. Roughly cylindrical figure with little distinction between the roughly ovoid head, and the main body. Flared, flat, and circular base, with no legs. Two prominent, roundly pointed projections representing breasts or arms. Prominent semicircular ears, and slight projection near the base, representing the navel. [IL [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]
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
Depth: max 28 mm, Height: max 56 mm, Width: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.84 Other numbers: 84 187
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 187 [female symbol]84. Marukwacha. Good woman who chases away people who beg for this and that.

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

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