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Pre-historic cult shadow puppet

Shadow Puppet
1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pre-historic cult shadow puppet made by Julia Lee-Delisle for Wooden Stars written and directed by Richard Gill in 1979. The puppet is made of cut and decorated wood. The puppet wears a raffia skirt and white beads. The puppet has antlers and appears almost two faced. Operated by rod attached to the body.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePre-historic cult shadow puppet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Cut and decorated wood
Brief description
Pre-historic cult shadow puppet made by Julia Lee-Delisle for Wooden Stars written and directed by Richard Gill in 1979.
Physical description
Pre-historic cult shadow puppet made by Julia Lee-Delisle for Wooden Stars written and directed by Richard Gill in 1979. The puppet is made of cut and decorated wood. The puppet wears a raffia skirt and white beads. The puppet has antlers and appears almost two faced. Operated by rod attached to the body.
Dimensions
  • From the top to the bottom height: 71cm
  • Widest part width: 32cm
Marks and inscriptions
Julia Lee-Delisle
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Collection
Accession number
S. 1032-2011

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Record createdMarch 14, 2012
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