marionetter
Marionetter is the Danish term for marionette puppets or the art form of marionette theatre. A marionette is a puppet controlled from above by strings attached to the head, arms, legs, and torso, usually manipulated by a puppeteer known as a marionettist. Marionetter may refer to both the puppets themselves and the performers who operate them.
Marionettes are typically carved or molded from wood or other materials, with joints that allow movement. Strings
String puppetry has ancient roots in several cultures, while European marionette theatre gained prominence from the
In modern times, marionette theatre remains a living art form, presented in dedicated theatres, festivals, and