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. Domed shaped protrusion near the base, possibly a navel. No facial details. [BH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]

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. Domed shaped protrusion near the base, possibly a navel. No facial details. [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]
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
Dimensions: Height: max 66 mm, Depth: max 29 mm, Width: max 29 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.2.132 Other numbers: 132 235
Research and responses: Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 235 [female symbol]132. Changaneni Maneno. Girl and husband should agree and have one answer for what they do.