rod puppet
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Rod puppets are a type of puppet manipulated from below, with a full-length figure supported by a rod running from the base to the head. Thin rods can also control the hands and, if needed, the legs. This type of puppet is traditional in Java and Bali, Indonesia, where they are known as wayang golek. In Europe and the United States, rod puppets have been developed for artistic and theatrical purposes, particularly in state-supported theaters and school programs. While generally suited for slow, deliberate drama, rod puppets can be demanding, often requiring one to three manipulators per figure.1
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