Kabaka puppet
Puppet
1972 (made)
1972 (made)
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Puppet representing Kabaka, an evil Witch-Doctor.
Wearing striped yellow, red, green and blue cotton skirt . She has an embroidered headband and a faux fur vest.
The head, body and arms are made of hard latex which has been painted. The hair is grey and made of 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.
Wearing striped yellow, red, green and blue cotton skirt . She has an embroidered headband and a faux fur vest.
The head, body and arms are made of hard latex which has been painted. The hair is grey and made of 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
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| Title | Kabaka puppet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted hard latex, sewn synthetic fabrics |
| Brief description | Kabaka, an evil Witch- Doctor, puppet made by Christopher Leith for the Polka Theatre in 1972 for the Africa, Africa production. |
| Physical description | Puppet representing Kabaka, an evil Witch-Doctor. Wearing striped yellow, red, green and blue cotton skirt . She has an embroidered headband and a faux fur vest. The head, body and arms are made of hard latex which has been painted. The hair is grey and made of 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. |
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| Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
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| Accession number | S. 1110-2011 |
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| Record created | March 20, 2012 |
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