Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared base. Two extended protrusions, possibly either arms are breasts. No distinction between the body and the head, with no facial features. Large flared ears. [BH [OPS Move] 10/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared base. Two extended protrusions, possibly either arms are breasts. No distinction between the body and the head, with no facial features. Large flared ears. [BH [OPS Move] 10/5/2017]
Long description: Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [BH [OPS Move] 10/5/2017]
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
Dimensions: Height: max 70 mm, Width: max 30 mm, Depth: max 24 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.2.250 Other numbers: 250 353
Research and responses: Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 353 [female symbol] 250. Siwezi. Kungwi’s teaching is only for the sensible girl who is reading to accept instruction.