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EX VOTO

VOTIVEPAINTINGSBY SEAMEN&SHIPFIGUREHEADS

The collections of votive images and figureheads
are closely related to the seamen’s religious beliefs.

Figureheads are wooden sculptures used as decorations on the ship’s bow throughout centuries. They helped protect the ship and their crew.  The word “polena” derives from the French word “la poulaine”, which stands for the ship’s prow. The art of decorating the ship’s prow flourished in the 19th century, the golden age of sailing boats. The traditional protective aspect was reduced and gave way to the aesthetic appearance closely linked with a ship’s name.

 

Apostolo Signan, Hippocampus – Seahorse from unknown vessel, 19th century, original: wood, 110 x 146 x 58 cm, Inv. Num. U. k. 2

Unknown author

Medusa from the Koper sailing ship “Corriere d’Egitto”, owned by Captain Nazario Zetto.

 

19th century, original: wood, 90 x 60 x 40 cm, Inv. Num. U. k. 1

Unknown author

Sea monster  from unknown vessel.

 

Second half of the 19th century, Original: wood, 35 x 20 x 20 cm, Inv. Num. U. k. 5

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