By means of a monopodium

The capital city of Egypt. / A governorate of Egypt, containing the capital city. / A city, the county seat of Grady County, Georgia. / A city, the county seat of Alexander County, Illinois.

plural of bass violin

(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship. / (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.