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The Star Maiden puppet

Puppet
1972 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Puppet representing the star maiden.
Wearing orange and turqoise wired- hoop dress. She has gold bead necklaces.
The head, body and arms are made of hard latex which has been painted white. The eyes have been painted blue and the mouth has been painted orange. She has a gold painted hat. Her hair is in a long plait and is formed of white, yellow, grey, peach cotton yarn.
Foam has been added under the skirt to make the puppet appear larger. In addition, the arms are jointed.
Operated by rods attached to hands.



Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Puppets
  • Puppets
TitleThe Star Maiden puppet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted hard latex, sewn synthetic fabrics, platted cotton yarn
Brief description
The Star Maiden puppet made by Christopher Leith for the Polka Theatre in 1972 for the Africa, Africa production.
Physical description
Puppet representing the star maiden.
Wearing orange and turqoise wired- hoop dress. She has gold bead necklaces.
The head, body and arms are made of hard latex which has been painted white. The eyes have been painted blue and the mouth has been painted orange. She has a gold painted hat. Her hair is in a long plait and is formed of white, yellow, grey, peach cotton yarn.
Foam has been added under the skirt to make the puppet appear larger. In addition, the arms are jointed.
Operated by rods attached to hands.

Dimensions
  • From the top of the head to the bttom height: 77cm
  • Widest part width: 37cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Literary reference
Collection
Accession number
S. 1111:1, 2-2011

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Record createdMarch 20, 2012
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