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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close-up photograph of a single ornate ceremonial crown-shaped object with a rounded, bell-like form set against a pale mint-green background. Its blue velvet surface is covered with white pearl beadwork in floral and diamond patterns, gold cord trim, and rows of red, green and dark stones set in gold settings. A brass finial tops the dome, and a teardrop-shaped motif with red bead outline and dark green stone sits at the centre of the body. No people are visible.A photograph of an ornate deity crown or headdress lying flat on a plain lavender surface. The crown is decorated with gold embroidery, white seed beads, sequins, red and green beadwork, and blue and pink faceted stones arranged in flower and teardrop motifs against a dark maroon velvet base. No people are visible. The page is titled Making Of Sacred Arts University, and the crown appears to be a handcrafted deity ornament.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityDecember 19 20162016-12-19December 20 20062006-12-20A hanging ornamental canopy or decorative lantern-shaped object suspended from a white beaded chain against a pale turquoise wall. It has a dark blue velvet body embellished with gold zari braid, gold sequins, and red and green faceted stones, topped by a red velvet finial and a red velvet band at the base. Long strings of white pearl beads with red tips fall from the lower edge in tiered tassels. No people are present; it appears to be a decorative vahana-style or temple ornament displayed as a standalone item, possibly among pieces made at Sacred Arts University.August 02 20072007-08-02A photograph of an ornate ceremonial object on a black background: a cylindrical, tapering piece encrusted with clear, red and green stones arranged in geometric bands and a large red stone at its centre, ending in a pointed gold tip. No people are visible. The object appears to be a piece of temple jewellery or ornament, and the page indicates it belongs to a collection for deity jewellery.2006-12-20August 02 20072007-08-02A photograph of an ornate decorated shivalinga-style object, a gold-coloured conical form covered in tiny white, green and red stones in diamond and chevron patterns, with a pink-stone band and a pointed gold finial. A pearl string hangs from the tip and a red gemstone sits at the centre. It rests on a silver tray over a purple brocade cloth. Blurred background shows a brass oil lamp or bowl and figures in red and orange clothing. No people are clearly visible.2013-04-13A display of ornate ceremonial headgear and jewellery on a dark blue and maroon cloth, with gilded decorations behind. Four pearl-embroidered crowns or headdresses are arranged together: a white and gold one with blue and gold patterning, a cream one with red and green accents, a tall white conical one with green and red jewels, and a brown-red conical one trimmed with pearls and orange stones. In front, a green brocade turban with gold patterning is edged with white pearl strands. On the left lie a gold beaded collar and several strands of pearls and beads. No people are visible; the setting suggests temple regalia prepared for a ceremony.2015-04-28