Red clay Mkaramo anthropomorphic figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared base. Bulbous shaped head with flared ears. Perforated ears and moulded mouth. Black patches across the surface, signs of burning. [BH [OPS Move] 9/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Red clay Mkaramo anthropomorphic figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared base. Bulbous shaped head with flared ears. Perforated ears and moulded mouth. Black patches across the surface, signs of burning. [BH [OPS Move] 9/5/2017]
Long description: Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [BH [OPS Move] 9/5/2017]
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 Moulded, Process Perforated, Process Burnt
Dimensions: Depth: max 30 mm, Height: max 90 mm, Width: max 44 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.2.241 Other numbers: 241 344
Research and responses: Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 344 [female symbol] 241. Mchekeni. Laugh at the newly taught who is already sleeping with many lovers.