Summary
Model made by workers at the workshop of the Ceremonies Team for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. This foam rubber model was a 1:20 scale mock-up of the concept for the Eel puppets that appeared in the Opening Ceremony of the Games. The design of the puppets was created by Dan Potra, Ceremonies Designer for the Games, and Wesley Enoch, the Director of the Indigenous Segment of the Opening Ceremony. The final puppets were 12 meters long. The designs on the final puppets were created by an Indigenous artist.
Physical Description
Black foam model of an eel with white decorative detail. Three wire poles are attached to the bottom of the model.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation, 15 Mar 2006
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Creator
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2005
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Classification
Public events, Commonwealth games - melbourne 2006, Ceremonies - props
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
117 cm (Length), 53 cm (Width), 1 cm (Depth)
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Keywords
Commonwealth Games: Melbourne, 2006, Props, Puppetry, Puppets, Sport, Theatre, Theatrical Designs
