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Created 13/3/2026. Last updated 19/3/2026

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Folded Paper Turkeys
 
This page is being used to collect information about the history of paperfolding designs for folded paper Turkeys. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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1960

Two heavily cut designs for 'Turkeys' appear in 'Pop-Up Origami: Kitty Book' by Tatsuo Miyawaki, which was published by Biken-Sha in Japan in 1960. This Pyramid is simply the waterbomb base with the bottom edges folded up to facilitate the pop-up action.

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1970

A very similar design to B appears as 'Turkey' in 'Pop-Up Origami: Monkey Book' by Tatsuo Miyawaki, which was published by Biken-Sha in Matsuyama Japan in 1970

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