Fero da Prora
by W Chris Fooshee
Title
Fero da Prora
Artist
W Chris Fooshee
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The gondolas of Venice are iconic. The images of the gondola itself and the gondolier are globally recognizable. But, there is one other component of the boats that is almost equally well recognized. It is the steel fero da prora, the distinctive metal ornament at the bow that is used to balance the weight of the gondolier at the stern of every gondola. It is āSā shape symbolizes the winding of the Canal Grande, while the lunette, represents the Bridge of Rialto. The six teeth symbolize the six districts into which Venice is divided and a seventh tooth extends back toward the center of the gondola representing the island of Giudecca. Often there are three embellishments placed between the six teeth that represent the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
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