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1958.11.2.193

Mkaramo clay figure. Globular female figure, with flat base. Two prominent, roundly tapered projections, representing breasts. Figure restricts slightly between the main body and the head, which is painted black. [IL [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]

1958.11.2.193

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mkaramo clay figure. Globular female figure, with flat base. Two prominent, roundly tapered projections, representing breasts. Figure restricts slightly between the main body and the head, which is painted black. [IL [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 4/5/2017]
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 61 mm, max 100 x 60 x 70 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.193 Other numbers: 193 296
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 296[female symbol]193 [Drawing of object / symbol (?)]Namtumbo. Pregnant woman, the result of a virtuous life.

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

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