The iconic Skull representing “The Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise has undergone yet another transformation for the latest film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”
The mysterious “X” scar on the left side of the face
New beads
A pearl in the gold front tooth
Blond streaks in the hair
Skeletons hanging from the last trinket on the beaded dreadlock
A hidden “Mickey” on the left dreadlock
Swimming mermaids engraved on the hand guard of the right sword
The Skull features the signature red bandana Captain Jack Sparrow wore in all the films of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise. Red was a popular color with pirates, who preferred more colorful dress. It was also a color synonymous with “giving no quarter” to enemies as exemplified by flying a red Jolly Roger flag when engaging a foe at sea.
The crossed swords, or pirates’ cutlasses, have a special meaning: When the crossed swords face upward, they signify readiness for battle. When the swords point downward, they signify the end of conflict. Down-pointing crossed swords are a common military symbol on graves or memorials signifying death in battle. On the teaser poster the swords are pointing downward.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN : ON STRANGER TIDES sails into theatres May 20th, 2011 in Disney Digital 3D™.
