Amerindian doll from Handspan Theatre production of Ask for the Captain

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Title Amerindian doll from Handspan Theatre production of Ask for the Captain
Abstract/Description The calico doll has a faceless head with a deer headdress. It is dressed in a white shift with yellow, red, and blue geometric designs at the front, on the cuffs and hem. The hair is made of black silk fringing and the deer headdress of papier mache with a red/brown coloured cape attached. The legs have red ribbon lacing and black shoes. A length of wire with a swivel and hook are attached to the top of the head.
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Date Created 1992
Catalogue ID 1998.059.060
Holding Institution Arts Centre Melbourne, Australian Performing Arts Collection
Language English
Citation Amerindian doll from Handspan Theatre production of Ask for the Captain, Arts Centre Melbourne, Australian Performing Arts Collection, 1992
Data Set AusStage
Resource Identifier 58984