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1958.11.2.131

Mkaramo clay figure. Cylindrical figure. No definition between the head and body. The figure has no legs. The circular base is slightly flared. There are two prominent, triangular projections representing breasts or arms. No facial details. Large flared ears. [BH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]

1958.11.2.131

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mkaramo clay figure. Cylindrical figure. No definition between the head and body. The figure has no legs. The circular base is slightly flared. There are two prominent, triangular projections representing breasts or arms. No facial details. Large flared ears. [BH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [BH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]
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 21 mm, Width: max 26 mm, Height: max 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.131 Other numbers: 131 234
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 234 [female symbol]131. Sikilizeni Aliyotenda. Don’t behave like that other girl who went with men before her puberty rituals.

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

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