| Title | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norske fjernsynsdukker: Article in Norwegian about the history of NRK’s (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s) television puppets. | September 4, 2024 | Download |
Maurora
Maurora the ant was a TV puppet that first appeared in the autumn of 2023 as part of Fantorangen’s world. She was a flying ant that could be performed as flying or crawling. She was a younger addition to the world of Fantorangen - the latter first appeared in 2007.
Marit Sætren supervised the creation of Maurora, and designed it in collaboration with Christina Espedal, who also made the puppet.
Information
(Objekt ID 146897)| Object type | Puppet |
| Production date | 2023 |
| Category | Rod puppet, Muppet |
| Themes | Children, Television figure |
| Size | 60 cm with antennae and legs |
| License | ©NRK Super |
Teaterfigur
Teaterfigurer, bedre kjent som teaterdukker, har spilt på norske scener i generasjoner, til stor glede for publikum i alle aldersgrupper.
Maurora was performed by Tora Dietrichson
Sources: Helgesen, Anne: Descriptions for the TV puppet exhibition "Alle tiders barndomshelter" ("Childhood heroes through the generations"), Slottsfjellsmuseet/Figurfestspillene, 19–28 January 2024.
Ownership: On loan from NRK Super.
Transmitted to Sceneweb: 20.03.2024.
Maurora’s head, body, arms and legs were made of stretch velvet in a deep red colour. The arms and legs were thin. The wings and skirt were constructed from a slightly shiny material that, according to NRK, was made of pineapple fibre.
The head was well-proportioned in relation to the body, and had clearly feminine characteristics. The eyes were large and black, made of glass. Two long antennae, with the upper section bent, are fixed to the top of the head. The hands, each with four fingers, were relatively large,
The above description is based on photographs.
Maurora is categorised as a muppet, with a large movable mouth that is as wide as the face. The performer controlls the mouth with one hand and the arms/hands (which have rods fixed to them) with the other. On the photograph the legs are hanging loosely, but they can also be controlled with rods. Do do this, two performers are needed.
The puppet can be performed in two positions, vertically and horizontally.
The above description is based on photographs.
| Marit Sætren (person) | – Designer |
| Christina Espedal (person) | – Designer, Puppet Maker |
| NRK (organization) | – Creator |
| Fantorangens verden (production) | – Muppet |