finger puppet

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A finger puppet is a type of puppet manipulated by one or two fingers, with its body attached over the manipulator's hand. A simpler version is a small, hollow figure that fits over a single finger.1

Puppetry, the art of making and manipulating puppets, has ancient origins and exists in various forms worldwide. Hand or glove puppets, similar to finger puppets, are hollow and fit over the hand, with fingers controlling the head and arms. These are often seen in portable booths and are known for their agility.23

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…minor puppet form is the finger puppet, in which the manipulator’s two fingers constitute the limbs of a puppet, whose body is attached over the manipulator’s hand. An even simpler finger puppet is a small, hollow figure that fits over a single finger.
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…minor puppet form is the finger puppet, in which the manipulator’s two fingers constitute the limbs of a puppet, whose body is attached over the manipulator’s hand. An even simpler finger puppet is a small, hollow figure that fits over a single finger.
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