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Mother Aughra: The Dark Crystal Large Marionette Puppet
$1,250.00
🔮 "I have seen the world through a thousand eyes, and I know its secrets..." ✨
Meet Mother Aughra, a masterwork of puppet artistry that represents countless hours of meticulous craftsmanship and devotion to the art form. This isn't just a marionette—it's a fully functional work of art that captures the essence of one of fantasy's most beloved characters from The Dark Crystal.
A Labor of Love and Artistry
Creating Mother Aughra required an extraordinary investment of time, skill, and artistic vision. Every wrinkle in her ancient face, every strand of wild hair, every detail of her layered costume represents hours of careful hand-sculpting, painting, and assembly. From the initial clay sculpting that captures her weathered wisdom, through weeks of drying and firing, to the intricate soft-sculpture skeleton that gives her life-like movement, to the painstaking costuming with layers of found objects and textiles—each stage is a testament to the dedication required to bring such a complex character to life.
The level of detail is staggering: her removable eye (a signature feature!), her gnarled hands capable of gesture, her hunched posture that speaks of eons of watching over Thra, the textures and colors that evoke Brian Froud's original vision brought to life by Frank Oz. This is puppet-making elevated to fine art, where functionality meets museum-quality craftsmanship.
The Embodiment of Thra
Mother Aughra is more than a character—she's the living voice of the planet itself. Created by the Crystal of Truth to bring harmony to Thra, she guided the Gelfling through ages of wonder and darkness. Her cynical wisdom, her connection to the cosmos, her fierce independence—all of these qualities are captured in this remarkable marionette. She's the keeper of ancient knowledge, the watcher of stars, and the reluctant guide to those brave enough to face the truth.
Fully Functional, Utterly Magnificent
While Mother Aughra is undeniably a work of art worthy of display, she's also a fully articulated, professionally strung marionette designed to perform. With over 25 years of puppet-making innovation behind her creation, she moves with a grace and responsiveness that brings her character to life in your hands. Whether displayed as a centerpiece of your collection or brought to life in performance, she represents the pinnacle of marionette craftsmanship.
This is the kind of piece that takes your breath away—a convergence of artistic vision, technical mastery, and pure passion for the craft.
Inspired by The Dark Crystal: This large-scale marionette celebrates the incredible world of Thra created by Jim Henson and Brian Froud, faithfully recreating the creature design and costuming originally brought to life by Frank Oz. A perfect example of manifest fantasy and a wonderful challenge recreated through The Squeaking Tribe studio workshop.
What Makes This Special:
- Large handcrafted Dark Crystal marionette
- Removable eye feature (signature Aughra detail!)
- Countless hours of meticulous craftsmanship
- Hand-sculpted clay head with weathered details
- Intricate soft-sculpture articulated skeleton
- Layered costume with found objects and textiles
- Museum-quality artistry meets full functionality
- Over 25 years of puppet-making innovation
- Fully articulated with professional marionette stringing
- Doll form: approximately 50cm tall
- Full marionette height: approximately 99cm when hanging
- Perfect for Dark Crystal collectors and puppet art enthusiasts
Fantasy Collection: All things magical and mystical! An intimate escape from everyday routines, fantasy is a door into something out-of-this-world where history and mythology collide to create brave new worlds of discovery. Never stop dreaming!