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Crane puppet

Puppet
1972 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The head of the puppet is made of celastic which has been covered in green synthetic fabric. The nose of the crane is painted orange. There are yellow, brown and green feathers on the head.
The neck of the crane is made of foam which has been covered in brown synthetic fabric. The body is made of polystyrene which has been covered in brown synthetic fabric, and green, brown and yellow feathers.
Operated by roads attached to the feet of the crane.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCrane puppet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Celastic, foam and polystyrene which has been covered in synthetic fabric, feathers, Painted celastic
Brief description
One of two crane puppets made by John Thirtle for the Polka Theatre in 1972 for the Africa, Africa production.
Physical description
The head of the puppet is made of celastic which has been covered in green synthetic fabric. The nose of the crane is painted orange. There are yellow, brown and green feathers on the head.
The neck of the crane is made of foam which has been covered in brown synthetic fabric. The body is made of polystyrene which has been covered in brown synthetic fabric, and green, brown and yellow feathers.
Operated by roads attached to the feet of the crane.
Dimensions
  • From the top of the head to the bttom height: 75cm
  • Widest part width: 33cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Subject depicted
Literary reference
Collection
Accession number
S. 1114-2011

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Record createdMarch 20, 2012
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