Flagstaff Pedestal

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This page contains information about a typical Venetian flagstaff pedestal.

A flagstaff pedestal, Pili Portabandiera, is a piece of material culture used to display flags symbolizing ownership or allegiance to an organization.


Structure

A typical flagstaff pedestal has two main parts, a flagstaff and a pedestal. They are usually connected by brackets.

Pedestal

Pedestal serves as a base. It's made of stone or marble. The sizes of different pedestals vary a lot.

Flagstaff

Flagstaff is the part above the pedestal. Some are made of wood, and the other are made of metal.

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