Figurehead (object)
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A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration found at the bow of ships, generally of a design related to the name or role of a ship. They were predominant between the 16th and 20th centuries, and modern ships' badges fulfil a similar role.
Figurehead on a model of the French ship Océan
The figurehead of the Greek brig Aris, c. 1807. National Historical Museum, Athens.
The ceremonial barge used during the annual Phaung Daw U Pagoda festival in Myanmar uses a figurehead at right of a karaweik, a mythical bird.
The figurehead of HMS Warrior. Other than HMS Rodney, HMS Warrior and her sister ship HMS Black Prince were the last British battleships to carry the feature.
Royal barge
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A royal barge is a ceremonial barge that is used by a monarch for processions and transport on a body of water.
The Karaweik barge on Yangon's Kandawgyi Lake is based on the design of a royal barge.
The ceremonial barge used during the Hpaung Daw U Pagoda pagoda festival is modeled after a royal barge.
A royal barge moored on the moat surrounding Mandalay Palace.
Swedish royal barge Vasaorden which took part in the celebrational procession following the Wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Daniel Westling, 2010