ornament; decoration; decorative object
A physical object used for decoration, such as a display piece, knick-knack, or festive ornament.
I have small ornaments arranged on the shelf.
We put decorations on the Christmas tree.
figurehead; leader in name only
A person who holds a title or position but has no real authority; often used in political or organizational contexts.
He is nothing more than a figurehead president.
The chairperson of that committee was merely a figurehead.