what is an effigy
1. effigy-a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln; the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone. simulacrum, image. Guy-an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day. graven image, idol, god-a material effigy that is worshipped; thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image; money was his god. representation-a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something.