#puppet piece

[uracthearchivist]

Screen-used Mystics feet from The Dark Crystal - Sold on Heritage Auctions, on May 14, 2011 - LOT #1127

"Screen-used Mystics feet from The Dark Crystal. (Universal, 1982) Pair of screen-used Mystics feet from The Dark Crystal. The Mystics are the hunchbacked race of gentle bird-like beings. The foam latex feet feature prominent toes and have integral Kung-Fu slippers and wooden soles allowing the actor to move around in the costume comfortably. They measure 19 in. long and are handwritten inside the slippers with the actors' names. Exhibit only slight wear; otherwise, Very good condition."

(It's unclear which mystic these belonged to, but the auction site used an example image of UrZah.) This description from the listing fascinates me. Why are we calling the mystics 'bird-like'. Have you ever seen a bird???