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Articulated by moving the puppet's jaw or controlling the strings/rods connected to the mouth. Signifies speaking or emotional expression.

Eyeball or eyelid movement controlled by mechanisms or hands, used to show direction of focus or emotional state.

Lifting the puppet's arm using rods or strings, can show a greeting, question, or a response.

Moving the puppet's legs or feet to simulate walking or running, providing realism to movement.

The puppet bends at the waist or torso, often to convey respect, end of performance, or during interaction.

Rotating or tilting the puppet's head to show attention direction or emotional nuance.

Using rods, strings or hands to move the puppet's arms or legs, to interact with objects or other characters.

Raising and lowering the shoulders to show doubt, confusion, or lack of knowledge.

The puppet's body leans forward, backwards, or sideways to indicate interest, avoidance, or to navigate space.

Swinging the puppet's arm side to side or up and down, typically signifying greeting or farewell.

Bending or extending the puppet's fingers often to articulate detail in actions, like playing an instrument or pointing.

Vertical head motion to indicate agreement or acknowledgment.

Horizontal head motion to indicate disagreement or deny.

Moving the puppet's body side to side or forward and back in a rhythmic way to indicate dancing or emotion.

Lifting the puppet off the ground to indicate excitement or when simulating jumping actions.

Bringing the puppet's knee to the ground, showing submission, respect, or during moments of sorrow.

Rapid movement of the puppet's hands or fingers to represent nervousness or excitement.

The puppet's posture droops, showing tiredness, sadness, or disheartenment.

Placing a puppet's hand on its hip can suggest confidence, impatience, or a readiness to take action.