Question

What is an effigy, what is it?

Answer 1

An effigy is an often life-size sculptural representation of a specific person, or a prototypical figure. Lately, the term is mostly used for the make-shift dummies used for symbolic punishment in political protests and for the figures burned in certain traditions around New Year, Carnival and Easter.

Answer 2

An effigy is usually a sculpture which represents that of a person.