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Hand Puppet3352/4

Mamulengo hand puppet of a 'Goiaba' character holding a large knife in his right hand. The head, hands and knife are carved from wood and painted. He has black skin, a large menacing grin with red lips, and large oval black eyes. He wears a grey folded suede hat. He has. His fabric body / tunic is a red with yellow, pink and light green floral fabric.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
wood, fibre, paint, skin and metal
Made in
Gloria do Goita, Pernambuco, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hand Puppet3352/3

Mamulengo hand puppet of a 'Cobra chibana' or crocodile character. Head is carved from wood and painted. The crocodile is dark green with a light blue with floral patterned cloth cover starting at the neck. The head is made of two pieces of wood, and hinged to allow the mouth to open. The teeth are bared, and extend down the length of both upper and lower jaws. The fabric sleeve is quite long and tube-like. There is a stick inside the sleeve, at the back of the head.

Culture
Brazilian
Material
wood, fibre and paint
Made in
Gloria do Goita, Pernambuco, Brazil
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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