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1958.11.2.302

Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared circular base. No distinction between the body and head. Two extended protrusion, representing breasts or arms. large flared ears, with a pinched nose. Large white feather protruding from the top of head. [BH [OPS Move] 12/5/2017]

1958.11.2.302

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical body, with a flared circular base. No distinction between the body and head. Two extended protrusion, representing breasts or arms. large flared ears, with a pinched nose. Large white feather protruding from the top of head. [BH [OPS Move] 12/5/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [BH [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, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Height: max 141 mm, Depth: max 25 mm, Width: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.2.302 Other numbers: 376 405
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 405 [female symbol] 376. Mawili. Good girl follows the words of her kungwi and her mother only.

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

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