Local souvenir · Messina
The Giants puppet is a small miniature reproduction of the colossal procession figures. Made from fabric, papier-mâché, or lightweight fiber, it echoes the mounted posture of the Giants, with traditional garments, colors, and iconographic details. Mata is portrayed as an imposing and regal female figure; Grifone as a vigorous and proud male figure. The forms are stylized yet recognizable, with careful attention to fabrics, stitching, and the genealogical symbols of the Messina tradition.