Male figure with black hair holding long beard, red and white hate with jointed black tassle, blue jacket with white shirt, red sash belt, white and red/black check pantaloon, blue tights and brown boots

Haciavati-He is the poor, loyal friend of Karaghiozi. He often is beaten by Karaghiozi or Veligekas. He often facilitates getting Karaghiozi a job. He holds his beard and is usually the most Turkish looking.

Character description from Warmoes, V. Karaghiozi Shadow Theater. MA Thesis, Concordia University (Montreal, Canada, 1989) citing Ioanou, G. 1971. Karaghiosis, Vol. A (Athens: Ermis 1971). (http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/3555/1/ML56049.pdf)

Thianda Manzara (daughter) donated the puppets and accessories from the estate of Demetra Louvrie (1931-2001). Louvrie studied with her great-uncle John Katses (Halsted Street cafe performer),l George Kefalopoulos (radio host), and Frixos Gazepidis. Louvrie taught and presented shows of Karaghiozi puppeteering throughout Illinois.

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