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1958.11.2.223

Clay Mkaramo anthropomorphic figure. With a cylindrical body that tapers towards a small head. 3 small perforations, possibly representing two eyes and an opened mouth. Four extended forwards, with protruding genitalia. [BH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017] [BH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]

1958.11.2.223

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay Mkaramo anthropomorphic figure. With a cylindrical body that tapers towards a small head. 3 small perforations, possibly representing two eyes and an opened mouth. Four extended forwards, with protruding genitalia. [BH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017] [BH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [BH [OPS Move] 8/5/2017]
Cultural groups
Zigula
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1958
Date collected
From 1951-1958
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Clay, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length: max 79 mm, Depth: max 35 mm, Width: max 32 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.223 Other numbers: 223 326
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 326[female symbol] 223. Amri Moja. Good girl follows husband’s instructions without querying them.

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

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