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1958.11.2.174

Mkaramo clay figure. Three legged figure, possibly representing a stool or a tripod for cooking. Circular seat with three roundly tapered legs. A red cross painted on the circular seat, and red paint visible on several of the legs. [IL [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]

1958.11.2.174

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mkaramo clay figure. Three legged figure, possibly representing a stool or a tripod for cooking. Circular seat with three roundly tapered legs. A red cross painted on the circular seat, and red paint visible on several of the legs. [IL [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 3/5/2017]
Cultural groups
Zigula
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
From 1951-1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Clay, Material Pigment, Process Handbuilt, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 38 mm, Height: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.174 Other numbers: 174 277
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 277[female symbol]174. Masungo. Good cook does not leave her husband.

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

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