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Figureheads - On the Bow of the Ship (Hardcover) Loot Price: R364
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Figureheads - On the Bow of the Ship (Hardcover): Sue Prichard, Michell, National Maritime Museum

Figureheads - On the Bow of the Ship (Hardcover)

Sue Prichard, Michell, National Maritime Museum

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Figureheads developed from an ancient tradition of decorating vessels with painted eyes, carved figures and animal heads. Vikings in Northern Europe adorned the bows of their ships with dragon heads, which were thought to help ships see their way through the sea. But what other purposes did sailors believe figureheads served? What stories do these beautiful objects tell? And what do the different characters symbolise? Exploring the history and traditions associated with figureheads, this illustrated guide contains 60 examples from the National Maritime Museum, home to the world's largest collection of figureheads. With a selection of short in-focus studies, the book looks at mythology, memorial, gender, empire, politics and literature surrounding these unique carvings. The National Maritime Museum is part of Royal Museums Greenwich.

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Imprint: National Maritime Museum
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2020
Authors: Sue Prichard • Michell • National Maritime Museum
Dimensions: 206 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 978-1-906367-63-3
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
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LSN: 1-906367-63-9
Barcode: 9781906367633

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