Artefacts

Nagano 1998, Lekki, one of the Snowlets, the Games' mascots.

Physical description

Owl shape stuffed toy.

Created

Created: Landor Associates

Materials

acrylic

Colors

purple-mauve, green, multi coloured

Dimension

8 cm, 16 x 19 cm, 77 g

Literature

BECKER, Jonathan. The Unauthorized Guide to Olympic Pins & Memorabilia. Schiffer Publishing Ltd: Atglen, USA, 2002. ISBN 0-7643-1491-2. The Organizing Committee for the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. Nagano Olympic Winter Games official guide book : February 7 - February 22 1998, Vol. I. Nagano City, 1998. 220. ISBN 4784097295.

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Doll

Reference number

90124

Keywords

Nagano 1998, Olympic Winter Games Mythologie grecque Olympic mascot

Notes

The Organising Committee for the Nagano Winter Games in 1998 wanted the mascots to evoke the beauty of nature and a benevolent world, like the other elements of their visual identification. Each of these little owls has its own character. Their name, ‘Snowlets’ reminds us of snowand also encourages celebration (“let’s”).