Ships Figureheads
Since the time of the Phoenicians, sailors adorned the prows of their galleys with wooden likenesses. The Carthaginians used carved figures to head up their warships. These ship's figureheads sustained the maritime belief that these sculptured images were guardians of the vessel and would frighten enemy ships. The Vikings believed damage to their figureheads meant disaster.
Britannia Ships Figurehead The original is in the British Naval Museum, Greenwich, England and once graced the prow of a 30 gun brig. Features a weathered finish and measures 34" Tall. From North Coast Gallery Classics, this hand-painted, poly-resin figurehead is a faithful reproduction of the original.
$299.00
Circus Dancer Figurehead An exquisite example of early American Folklore. She is 36 inches high x 13 inches wide and hangs flat against the wall by a simple hanger. Molded in a hard lightweight fibrous material, hand painted and stained to give it a weathered finish.
$299.00
Jenny Lind Ships Figurehead Jenny Lind was a Swedish soprano who studied in Paris and sang in Europe and America. Called the Swedish nightingale, her beautiful voice inspired the carving of a clipper ships figurehead in Salem. This hand-painted faithful reproduction is made from poly-resin and features a weathered finish and measures 33" tall. It is suitable for outdoor or indoor use.
$279.00
jenny lind figurehead unpained Now you can paint the Jenny Lind figurehead any color you'd like. Match the colors you need to fit your decor. Great for artisans wanting to create their own masterpieces. This figurehead comes primed and ready for painting. The primer coat will accept both interior and exterior paints and stains.
$249.00
Mermaid Ship Figurehead Large Fashioned from the Britannia figurehead, this will please your favorite mermaid lover. She is authentic in every detail, right down to the grain and cracks of the original wood. Made of a hard lightweight fibrous material, she is 34 inches tall x 14 inches wide and projects 14 inches from the wall. Hand painted with a weathered finish.
$339.00
large mermaid figurehead unpainted Now you can paint the Large Mermaid figurehead any color you'd like. Match the colors you need to fit your decor. Great for artisans wanting to create their own masterpieces. This figurehead comes primed and ready for painting. The primer coat will accept both interior and exterior paints and stains.
$249.00
Mermaid Ship Figurehead Small A must have for mermaid collectors. Made of a hard lightweight fibrous material.
$299.00
little mermaid figurehead unpainted Now you can paint the Little Mermaid figurehead any color you'd like. Match the colors you need to fit your decor. Great for artisans wanting to create their own masterpieces. This figurehead comes primed and ready for painting. The primer coat will accept both interior and exterior paints and stains.
$249.00