The African Puppet Family (slideshow)

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Katy Bonheim

Karen Crouch

Sarah Pickering

A family of giant puppets has invaded public spaces in Grahamstown. The African Puppet Family is a collaborative project between the Gauteng Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture and the French Institute of South Africa saw the creation of the puppets, which are up to four metres and made of recycled materials.

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When puppets attack!

Tagged: african puppet family • christophe evette • national arts festival 2009 • sa guru • video

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Catherine Sackville-Scott

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Tallulah Habib

A family of giant puppets invaded a park in the City of Saints. The four metre tall African Puppets are a collaborative project between the Gauteng Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture and the French Institute of South Africa saw the creation of the puppets, which are up to four metres and made of recycled materials.