Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical figure, rounded head and flat, flared, circular base. Back of head painted black. Two pointed protrusions, representing breasts. Little distinction between the main body and the head [IL [OPS Move] 15/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Clay Mkaramo figure. Cylindrical figure, rounded head and flat, flared, circular base. Back of head painted black. Two pointed protrusions, representing breasts. Little distinction between the main body and the head [IL [OPS Move] 15/5/2017]
Long description: Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to girls in puberty rituals. [IL [OPS Move] 15/5/2017]
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, Material Pigment, Process Moulded, Process Painted
Dimensions: Height: max 53 mm, Width: max 19 mm, Depth: max 22 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.11.2.341 Other numbers: 415 444
Research and responses: Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.2.1 for complete entry] ... [Retrospective number:] 444 [female symbol] 415. Jamaa. Be polite to all family guests and do not be suspicious of their intentions.