Water puppets are controlled by puppeteers using a large bamboo rod that supports the puppet from under the water.
Method of Water Puppet Control
The unique art of water puppetry relies on a clever hidden system. As described in the provided reference, the puppets, made from wood and often lacquered, are manipulated in a waist-deep pool of water.
- Key Control Tool: A large bamboo rod is the primary instrument used for control.
- Mechanism: This rod supports the puppet from under the water.
- Puppeteer's Role: Puppeteers, who are typically hidden behind a screen, use this submerged bamboo rod to move and control the puppets, bringing them to life on the water's surface.
The water itself plays a crucial role, serving as a stage and helping to conceal the rods and the puppeteers' movements below the surface, creating the illusion that the puppets are moving independently.
