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REFERENCE : MTM.2020.0114.0031

• OBJECT_HEIGHT : 1200 mm ( 3'11" in )
• OBJECT_WIDTH : 330 mm ( 1'0" in )
• OBJECT_LENGTH : 460 mm ( 1'6" in )
• OBJECT_WEIGHT : 1980 g ( 4.37 lb )

• OBJECT_REF : MTM.2020.0114.0031
• OBJECT_NAME_EN : D. Bibas
• EVENT_NAME_EN : A Brief History of Portugal
• OBJECT_TYPOLOGY_EN : puppet / indirect manipulation / string
• OBJECT_DATE : 2020
• OBJECT_STORAGE_REF :

OBJECT_MATERIAL_EN :

sculpture | eleven wood genres
eyes | metal studs
details | inlaid bone
joints | bamboo, leather, synthetic string, steel rod
controller | adapted German controller, waxed synthetic string

OBJECT_ARTISTS_EN :

• direction | Filipa Mesquita
• art direction | enVide neFelibata
• technical consultant | Rui Panêlo
• creation | enVide neFelibata
• built support | Filipa Mesquita, Joana Domingos

OBJECT_DESCRIPTION_EN :

The puppet string technique is very demanding, and the puppet has an above-average scale, yet it has great dexterity of movement. As well as walking, moving its hands and head, the puppet has extra strings that allow it to move backwards and even do the pin, thus demonstrating the physical dexterity of these characters and accentuating the imagery of court jesters.

This character has very distinctive features that go back to the origin of its construction. The studies created a wooden string puppet, without the use of paint, where the different shades of the costume are achieved through the choice of different woods.

This puppet has taken part in various street shows, especially in the context of historical re-enactments.

OBJECT_CONTEXT_EN :

Bibas is the court jester of Afonso Henriques' father in Alexandre Herculano's novel and served as inspiration for the creation of this figure. This was the motto that motivated us to carry out a research project on jesters and jesters in the Portuguese court.

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