Ossie Ostrich

Australia

Object

Early prototype of Australia’s most famous ostrich and former Nine Network star from Hey Hey it’s Saturday.
On permanent loan to ACMI.

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Collection

In ACMI's collection

Credits

creator

Ernie Carroll

Production places
Australia

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

E000018

Measurements

85cm height (when marionette is held at tension)

Object Types

3D Object

Figurine/Puppet/Doll

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