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Marionette
String-operated puppet, often with complex control bars, used for intricate performances.
Hand Puppet
Puppet that fits over the hand, mouth can often be moved by inserting fingers into the fabric.
Rod Puppet
Puppet manipulated with rods, allows for greater movement than hand puppets.
Shadow Puppet
Flat puppet that casts a shadow on a screen, often made from leather or paper.
Ventriloquist Dummy
A puppet typically operated by a ventriloquist, simulating speech emanating from the puppet rather than the performer.
Bunraku Puppet
Traditional Japanese puppet operated by multiple puppeteers wearing dark clothing, known for their highly detailed craftsmanship.
Finger Puppet
Small puppet that fits onto a single finger, simple design allows for limited movement.
Sock Puppet
A simple type of hand puppet made from a sock with added features to represent a face.
Glove Puppet
A type of hand puppet where each finger becomes a limb or part of the puppet, providing movement.
Body Puppet
A large puppet that envelops the puppeteer, often featuring an elaborate costume to create life-size characters.
Black Theater Puppet
Puppets and puppeteers are dressed in black against a black background, invisibly manipulating fluorescent puppets.
Tabletop Puppet
Small puppets operated from below, often used in scenarios where the puppet interacts with objects on a flat surface.
Digital Puppet
Puppets created and manipulated using software, used in virtual environments and animation.
Stick Puppet
A simple rod or stick is attached to the base of the puppet, used for minimal movement.
Marotte
A simple puppet type consisting of a figurine on a stick, used by juggling the stick to create movement.
Water Puppet
Originating in Vietnam, these puppets are operated with rods under water, giving the illusion of moving on water.
Cantastoria
Performers tell a story through pictures on banners combined with music, narration, and often simple puppetry.
Object Puppet
Everyday objects are given life through animation as puppet characters, often used in experimental theater.
Light Puppet
Puppets that use light effects to create and modify their appearance, often used in modern experimental performances.
Puppet Suit
A wearable puppet costume that allows a puppeteer to control a larger character with their own movements.
Animatronic Puppet
Mechanically operated puppets, often used in film and theme parks, can execute complex movements and expressions.
Pull String Puppet
A puppet operated by pulling strings to activate certain parts or limbs for movement.
Paper Puppet
Puppets made out of paper, often used for simple storytelling and educational purposes.
Kite Puppet
Large puppets flown like kites, often in outdoor performances and festivals, creating a display in the sky.
Pop-Up Puppet
A type of puppet that 'pops up' from a concealed base, surprising the audience, typically used in comedic or children's performances.
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