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1958.11.2.296

Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared, circular base and rounded head. One extended protrusion, representing a breast or arm. Painted black band around the bottom half of the head, and possibly at the base. [IL [OPS Move] 12/5/2017]

1958.11.2.296

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared, circular base and rounded head. One extended protrusion, representing a breast or arm. Painted black band around the bottom half of the head, and possibly at the base. [IL [OPS Move] 12/5/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 12/5/2017]
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 Moulded, Process Handbuilt, Process Painted
Dimensions
Width: max 19 mm, Depth: max 18 mm, Height: max 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.296 Other numbers: 370 399
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 399 [female symbol] 370. Wengi Wapi. Kisten to the advice of the whole group, don’t follow own whims.

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

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