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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Object Detail
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.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 1870 W: 1100 D: 1800mm (H: 73 5/8 W: 43 5/16 D: 70 7/8")
Associated Event
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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