Definition Of A Naval Figurehead
Sculptor William Rush carved figureheads for the first ships of the United States Navy. Which of the following best defines a figurehead?
A
A carved historical or allegorical figure placed on the prow of a ship
B
A statue of the current naval leader positioned on the ship's deck
C
A portrait of the ship's captain displayed adjacent to the captain's cabin
D
A brightly colored decorative element adorning the sides of a ship