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November 22 20182018-11-22November 22 20182018-11-22Photo 11716099 +1 copiesPhoto 11717159 +2 copiesA close photograph of an ornate metal procession fan, a large teardrop-shaped silver-toned disc with a hammered floral and leaf border. At its centre is a repoussé face with a sunburst of radiating petals around it, set against a plain white cloth backdrop. The long handle extends downward out of the frame. No people are visible.Photo 11716657Photo 11717161 +2 copiesA large silver ceremonial fan-shaped processional item with a teardrop-shaped head set on a long spiral-twisted silver handle. The head is embossed with a central sun-like face with a forehead mark, surrounded by a radiating sunburst ring, and bordered by ornate scrollwork and leaf patterns. The item is photographed against a plain white cloth with no people visible.A photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial fan or procession umbrella head on a white cloth backdrop. The teardrop-shaped silver disc has a repoussé sun-face motif with radiating rays at its centre, surrounded by bands of scrolling foliage, leaf border and twisted rope edging. A long spiral-twisted silver handle extends downward. No people are visible.October 16 20182018-10-16A close photograph of a hand raising a silver-toned ceremonial trident (trishul) with an ornately engraved shaft and a pointed triple-tipped head, held aloft against a blurred backdrop of bright flames on the left and golden draped fabric and lit decorations behind. A dark banner or cloth stretches diagonally across the upper right. The raised arm wears a black and red thread bracelet. Partial heads of other people are visible at the bottom edge, and a sliver of a face appears at the lower right. The scene suggests a ritual fire ceremony.2016-12-23March 10 20182018-03-10