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1958.11.3.115

Clay Mkaramo figure. A tapering cylinder with flat, flaring base and slightly pointed head. Probably phallic. Possible traces of white paint. [JC [OPS Move] 7/7/2017]

1958.11.3.115

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay Mkaramo figure. A tapering cylinder with flat, flaring base and slightly pointed head. Probably phallic. Possible traces of white paint. [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, Material Pigment, Process Moulded, Process Painted
Dimensions
Width: max 23 mm, Depth: max 22 mm, Height: max 59 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.11.3.115 Other numbers: [male symbol] 181 701
Research and responses

Figurines from Tanganyika reads : ... [See 1958.11.3.1 for full entry] ...[Retrospective number:] 701[male symbol] 181. Lipa. Bad man asks for a toll of sex-play from passing women.

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

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