Glossary

Glossary

Fools stick

Carried by the fool, the stick is normally a piece of wood about half an arm's length long. This is sometimes painted. Often there is an inflated pig's bladder or balloon attached to the stick which is used to 'assault' the dancers and occasionally the audience.
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