effigy

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An effigy is a three-dimensional model or sculpture of a particular person or creature. Effigies crudely represent prominent features of a hated person and are sometimes publicly burned as a an expression of protest.

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"An effigy, created by the UGATLahi Artist Collective, is set aflame by protesters at an anti-government rally held along Commonwealth avenue during the 2007 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo" by Matikas 08

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