Puppet

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a traditional marionette doll laying on a dark purple fabric. The doll has a carved and painted pink face with closed eyes and wears a headdress and ornate chest piece. Its long, jointed arms are positioned outward, holding wooden rods; one hand grasps a blue-green flower. The doll is clothed in an elegant, flowing, off-white gown that appears to be made of a textured, lightweight fabric. The backdrop contrasts with the doll's colors, highlighting the intricate details of the marionette's attire and craftsmanship.

The image shows a traditional marionette doll laying on a dark purple fabric. The doll has a carved and painted pink face with closed eyes and wears a headdress and ornate chest piece. Its long, jointed arms are positioned outward, holding wooden rods; one hand grasps a blue-green flower. The doll is clothed in an elegant, flowing, off-white gown that appears to be made of a textured, lightweight fabric. The backdrop contrasts with the doll's colors, highlighting the intricate details of the marionette's attire and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Puppet

Entry/Object ID

2022.33.3

Description

Johannesburg Cloth and Wooden puppet in the form of a woman with a purple face, black hair, and a bronze headpiece. Dress is white and green, with similar bronze jewelry, and head is detachable. Object donated by Terry Wallerstedt in memory of Myrna M. (Pud) Ransdell.

Collection

Dolls

Dimensions

Height

42 in

Width

64 in

Parts

Count

3

Parts

Head and body and base

Material

Wood, CLOTH, BRONZE

Color

Red, Blue, Purple, Green, White, bronze

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Terry Wallerstedt