Finger puppet

A finger puppet is a type of puppet that is controlled by one or more fingers that occupy the interior of the puppet. Finger puppets are generally very simple, consisting of a sheath that the person wearing the puppet (the puppeteer) inserts either one or two fingers into. While the movement of the puppets are limited, multiple finger puppets can be used on each hand, allowing the puppeteer to control many puppets at one time.

Homemade finger puppets made of felt and sewing thread
A professionally made finger puppet

Description

Due to their simplicity, the creation of finger puppets is a common craft project for parents and small children and its origin as an art form is unknown. In addition to their popularity as arts and craft creations, premade finger puppets are sold in a variety of venues[1] and are often included as companions to children books.[2][3] In at least one known instance, a finger puppet has been sold as a cleaning utensil.[4]

In media

In the movie Hans Christian Andersen, the title character (played by Danny Kaye) tells the story of Thumbelina by singing to and manipulating a small finger puppet he has created to represent the fictional character.

See also

References
  1. Kepner, Tyler (2016-08-30). "Left for Dead, Royals Revive on a Wing and a Praying Insect". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-09-04.
  2. "bibliogroup:%22Little Finger Puppet Board Books%22 – Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2016-09-04.
  3. Books, Chronicle; Staff, ImageBooks (2007-08-23). Little Puppy: Finger Puppet Book. Chronicle Books. ISBN 9780811857710.
  4. Furchgott, Roy (2012-11-29). "GADGETWISE; A Plush Finger Puppet to Wipe Your Screen Clean". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-09-04.
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