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Murkle: Comic Relief Prankster of the Underguard
$250.00
Murkle is a mugging fool among the Underguard with a rubbery face and a talent for pranks. He's the comic relief of Underwolde, much to his superiors' dismay. An avid prank-puller and impersonator, Murkle often gets into trouble for his ill-conceived schemes. His current posting in the Slopes of Underwolde is likely a result of his recent habit of impersonating leading figures in the underground metropolis.
The Land of Odd
Murkle exists in the richly imagined Land of Odd, a world inspired by Brian Froud's Podlings from The Dark Crystal. Unlike the earthy tones of Podlings, the Oddlings celebrate a kaleidoscope of colors and diverse personalities. The Land is home to diverse communities—from Desert-dwellers to Underwolders, Aeyriekin to Swamplings, Oceanics to Forestkind—each with their own cultures, beliefs, and traditions.
The Craft
Each Murkle marionette is handmade in Australia by The Squeaking Tribe, featuring a sculpted clay head with hand-painted details, a unique Underwolder Underguard costume made from specialty fabrics and collected materials, and professional 6-string marionette controls. Standing 25cm tall (60cm when strung) and weighing 0.6kg, each piece is unique with its own story told through carefully chosen textiles, jewelry, and distinctive details.