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1958.11.3.106

Clay Mkaramo figure. A tapering cylinder with a flat, flaring base, slightly narrowed neck, and a rounded head. Probably phallic. [JC [OPS Move] 7/7/2017]

1958.11.3.106

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay Mkaramo figure. A tapering cylinder with a flat, flaring base, slightly narrowed neck, and a rounded head. Probably phallic. [JC [OPS Move] 7/7/2017]
Long description
Mkaramo figure used to teach morals to boys in puberty rituals. [JC [OPS Move] 7/7/2017]
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 50 mm, Depth: max 23 mm, Width: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.3.106 Other numbers: 172 [male symbol] 682
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.3.1 for full entry] ...[Retrospective number:] 682 [male symbol] 172. Mseme. Useless man is always asking others how they succeed, does nothing himself.

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