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Woven bodice (part a) with embroidered band across top. At centre, there is a white diamond, with the diamond shape radiating out from the centre in black and white sideways V's. Two black fabric shoulder straps are sewn on one end, and pinned in place by safety pins on the back. The upper section of the bodice fastens at the back with metal hook and clasps, leaving the bottom fabric open and drapey. The headband (part b) matches the embroidery on the bodice. It is composed of two pieces of fabric with bilaterally symmetrical designs, stitched together on one end, and attached by three small pieces of black elastic strap on the other. The interior is lined with black fabric. A typed label with the name "Deirdre Parkes" is stitched to the lining of the front, centre.
Rain cover or galmo composed of oiled paper folded into a v-shape with accordion folds on either side. The closed pointed end is wrapped with a small piece of oiled paper, and tied with fibre. A length of twisted cord runs from the tip, through the centre of the folded paper, and out the open end. It is tied together to form a loop, with several smaller loops within. The paper opens like an umbrella, and is cone-shaped when open.
Wedding sari in off-white crepe with embroidered designs in gold thread and gold sequins. Edged along three sides with an ornate band composed of three rows of gold sequins with heavy gold embroidery in between. The sari is divided into eleven panels, four full and seven partial, with a section of undecorated crepe fabric at the end. In each panel, extending in from the sides, are triangles composed of small flower-like designs - small circles with loops around the outer edge, and a four-petaled design within. Both ends are finished with a zigzag stitch in gold thread.
Hand puppet of a 'Minelvina' character (doll-like in form). The fabric body is light pink. Her face is white, and facial features are drawn. She has black eyes and nostrils, and a red mouth. She wears a long, shiny white dress that is gathered at the waist. Her feet are black fabric boots. Her red-brown hair is worn down, and worn under a white veil that extends the full length of her body.
Hand puppet of a 'Boi (bull) Coração' character. The brown bull is carved from wood and covered with fabric. It has carved small ears, black horns, and a long black tail. Black eyes and nose, and nostrils are painted on. The bull has a silver applique bridle on its head. In place of legs, a tube of blue with red and yellow floral fabric extends down, with orange-yellow lace border, which is where the hand is inserted.
Hand puppet of an 'Etelvina' character (doll-like in form). The fabric body is light beige. Her facial features are drawn. She has black eyes, and a red mouth. She wears black and white gingham top, with a long black and white gingham skirt that is edged with white lace. Her feet are red(?) fabric boots. She has dark purple-red hair. She wears a pearl necklace, and a multi-patterned scarf.
Hand puppet of a 'Capiroto' (devil) character. He has red skin with long skinny black horns that are tipped with red. He has a pointed chin with small goatee, large nose, circular black eyes, thin black moustache, and an open mouth with white and black teeth and missing teeth. His cheeks, nose and forehead are contoured with black. He wears a shiny black and red tunic with matching shiny black and red cape. One cuff of the tunic is red, and the other black. The fabric covered foam tubes are adhered to the hands. Operated by inserting a hand inside the body of the puppet to control its head and movements.
Hand puppet of a 'Dona Inês' character. Head and hands are carved from wood and painted. She has black skin, almond-shaped black eyes with the left pupil missing, a small triangular nose, an open down-turned mouth with bright red lips, and adhered white hair. Her fabric body / tunic is black with large pink flowers, and sleeves of red and white gingham. The fabric covered foam tubes are adhered to the hands. Operated by inserting a hand inside the body of the puppet to control its head and movements.
Handmade, indigo dyed jacket. The exterior is black, the interior is lined with dark blue cloth. Jacket has a front centre opening, with finely woven bands attached to either side. Bands have a central design of curved lines on a solid background, trimmed by plain and dotted lines. Designs are done in different shades of purple. Identically coloured bands are along the halfway point of the sleeves. Bands have alternating, diagonal rows of swastikas and meander-like designs. They are framed with straight lines and rhombuses. Sides of bands, closest to the cuffs, are trimmed with white and dark brown stitches. Identical stitching along shoulders. Back of jacket has a central panel of vertical stripes, done in shades of blue and brown. Overtop, below the neckline, is an additional decorative panel made of tin embroidery, done in meander-like designs. Panel has long strands of fringe along the bottom edge. Front of jacket has a patch on one side, and another piece is inset around the neck.
Mamulengo string puppet (marionette) of a 'Rosinha' character. Head, hands and feet carved from wood and painted. She has orange skin, an open mouth with red lips, and wide eyes with eyelashes. She has long, curly black hair. She wears pink floral pants and a long-sleeved red floral top. The fabric is adhered to the hands and head, and wrapped with shiny pastel green ribbon at the wrists, ankles, and around the waist. Attached by several black strings to a wooden T-shaped control bar.