NORTHEN GIRL, puppet-marionette, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia

http://www.zykov.ru/eskimo_girl2.htm NORTHERN GIRL Created, designed, and built by Nikolai Zykov in 1992. System: marionette. Height: 90 cm / 35 in. Materials: papier-mâché, foam plastic, foam rubber, wood, metal wire, fabric, glass furniture, down. First presentation - December 16, 1992, Residence of Military Attaché of France in Moscow. Nikolai Zykov - actor, director, artist, designer, puppet-maker, master puppeteer, author of over 20 puppet performances. Nikolai Zykov has created and has made over 80 puppet vignettes with participation of marionettes, hand, rod, radio-controlled puppets and experimental puppets of unusual construction. Nikolai Zykov has received the awards of many festivals including the Innovation Award of Shanghai Arts Festival. Puppets of Nikolay Zykov took part in many popular TV shows in Russia and abroad. Nikolai Zykov Theatre has performed in 35 countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. http://www.zykov.ru