String Puppet
Item number 3472/25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Small string puppet of a male character. He wears a long purple robe that is cinched at the waist, with a black and gold panel insert on the front of the skirt. The tunic has gold embroidery ribbon trim down the front of the top, around the waist, bordering the panel, in three rings around the sleeves, and around the hem. The long sleeves each have a thin cape overtop that is purple with black and gold lining. Under the tunic he wears black pants. He has painted white socks and gold shoes. He has red lips, green eyes, blue eyelids, and chin-length black hair, moustache and a pointed beard that greys towards the ends. He has greyish-pink skin and a large hooked nose. On top of his head is a tall red cylindrical hat composed of painted paper that is taped together and nailed to the head. His hands, legs and face are carved. The control stick is attached to the head by a long metal rod, with strings extending from the control stick to limbs. The body is jointed at the elbows, knees, shoulders, and hips – with fabric upper arms.
Item History
- Made by Josef Lada (Maker) in Czech Republic between 1920 and 1927
- Owned by Petr Skacel before June 2, 2021
- Received from Petr Skacel (Seller) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on June 2, 2021
What
- Name
- String Puppet
- Identification Number
- 3472/25
- Type of Item
- puppet
- Material
- wood, fibre, paint, metal and paper
- Overall
- height 67.0 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Czech Republic
Who
- Culture
- Czech
- Creator
- Josef Lada (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Petr Skacel
- Received from
- Petr Skacel (Seller) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1920 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before June 2, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 2, 2021
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3472/0025
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