significance of photograph

who was that in the photograph with the hat on?. i cannot tell if it is male or female. actually i am kinda confused. i liked this movie but i usually understand symbols and the surreal aspects of films like this one but having only seen it once...i need some explanations. anyone?


Anon. Critic on Depp as Sparrow : "...Staggers around like a Flamboyant Dandy with Cerebal Palsy."