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Czech rod marionettes are similar to Sicilian ones though they are more complex.

They are hand carved, usually using lime wood.

The marionettes have the central rod like the Sicilian marionette but also have strings for the arms and legs.

Sometimes they also use string to control a mouth or movable ears.

These require more skilled manipulation.

Czechs also have marionettes that have no central rod and strings that are attached to the head, shoulders and back.

These are the most difficult marionettes to manipulate due to the absence of the central rod.

Miroslav Trejtnar is an acknowledged master puppeteer and teacher of traditional Czech marionette making skills.