Prawn on a bike, costume worn during Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony

Object Type
Transport/Ceremonial vehicle
Date Used
2000
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Brief Description
A ceremonial vehicle known as the 'Prawn on a Bicycle'. This comprises of a painted foam costume, shaped in the form of a prawn, suspended by a metal frame which is welded onto the frame of an 'Indi' bicycle. The costumed performer, whilst riding this vehicle, would be strapped into body of the prawn bicycle.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 1870 W: 1100 D: 1800mm (H: 73 5/8 W: 43 5/16 D: 70 7/8")
Media/Materials
Foam
Metal
Adhesive tape
Plastic
Rubber
Vinyl
Associated Event
Olympic Games 2000; 2000; Sydney, New South Wales
Associated Person
Date Used
2000
Location
In storage
Registration No
2002.3836.106.7
Credit Line
Gift of the NSW Government, part of the Sydney 2000 Games Collection.

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