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May 02 2017

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May 02 20172017-05-02April 03 20172017-04-03A dark wooden tray holds many coiled loops of white cotton thread, tied at intervals, arranged in rows on a red cloth. A woven bamboo basket of similar white thread loops sits at the upper left corner. The setting suggests a ritual preparation, with the sacred threads laid out ready for use. No people are visible in the frame.2017-04-03A photograph of a dark wooden tray filled with loose coils of white cotton thread, tied in loops and piled together on a red cloth. A woven bamboo basket of similar white thread sits at the upper left. No people are visible; the thread appears to be prepared as sacred threads for ritual use.2017-04-03September 05 20122012-09-05Close-up photograph of white cotton thread loops laid out in rows on a striped textile with purple, red, orange, yellow and green bands. The loops are looped and knotted, scattered across the cloth. A blurred white-clothed arm or sleeve appears at the left edge and another blurred white figure at the right edge, both out of focus. No faces are visible, and no one is clearly identifiable as a specific person. The scene suggests a ritual preparation of sacred threads.2016-12-05 +1 copiesFebruary 15 20172017-02-15A large round woven bamboo tray filled with many loops of white thread or cotton, arranged in a dense overlapping pattern. The tray rests on a red cloth, and a dark box with more white loops sits at the right edge. No people are visible. The loops appear to be prepared sacred threads or ritual cords laid out for use.2017-04-03April 30 20122012-04-30A large round woven bamboo basket is filled with many small white cotton wicks or sacred threads coiled into loops, arranged densely in rows. Behind it are stacks of folded white cloth and loose white papers, and blurred green leaves and an orange fabric edge appear in the foreground.2017-02-15February 15 20172017-02-15Overhead photo of a ritual scene. A large bundle of loose white cotton threads or yarn lies on a brass plate, with orange-red coloured tips visible on some strands. Beside it is a silver plate with a scalloped rim on an orange and striped cloth. At the top and right, hands in white clothing with red-and-white borders are visible, one hand holding a white-painted gesture. A small green grass-like sprig sits at the right edge. No deity or a person figure is clearly visible.2010-12-16