This puppet can move the basket to perform catching fish. This is a northern farmer with the rual outfit. There is a string in his back to move his hands to perform catching fish. The bamboo fist trap is the miniature of the fish trap that people still use to catch fish in the swamp or ponds.
The smaller water puppets are made by artist Bao Tran. He is specializing in folk art wood sculpture. His water puppets and masks are beautiful in every detail.
The puppets are handmade and hand painted by artist Bao Tran. Each puppet is beautiful like a piece of art.