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June 28 2013

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A row of seven grey-brown cast metal figures, possibly unfinished or freshly cast sculptures, lying face-down on a dark metal work surface with a rough reddish-brown clay or earth base in front. Each piece has a stacked, ornate form with a rounded head section, curled projections and attached rods or stems, resembling icon or deity murti components being prepared. No people are visible.2013-06-28Four dark bronze or metal deity murti figurines lie scattered on a grey metal sheet beside a patch of dirt and a crumpled newspaper with Tamil print. The figures have crowned heads, ornate jewelry and multiple arms, and one holds a long dark rod or weapon diagonally across the frame. No people are visible, and the figures appear to be unmounted statues on the ground.2013-06-17Close view of two freshly cast dark bronze deity figurines held in the open palms of a man wearing a white dhoti. Both figures stand on round bases, with tall crowned headdresses, ornate jewellery and multiple arms holding ritual implements, one with a staff-like weapon. Behind them is a rough earthen workspace with a clay mould or crucible, scattered tools and a cardboard box, and a second person in a blue and white checked lungi stands at the right edge. The statues are.2013-06-17A photograph of two badly corroded, blackened metal deity figures lying on a concrete surface with reddish soil. The figure on the left wears a beaded necklace and bracelets and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right has a worn face and raised arm with a trident. A red cable runs along the top left and a third broken metal limb appears at the far right. Both figures look like deity murti statues and appear damaged or unearthed.2013-07-14Close view of several dark brown terracotta figurines lying on a red and cream striped cloth against a grey cinder-block wall. The figures wear ornate jewellery, armbands and beaded collars, and some hold long slender sticks or staffs. Their surfaces are glazed in dark brown with lighter tan accents. No people are visible in the scene.2013-09-04Bronze or copper-toned statues of Hindu deities crowded together in a dim workshop or storeroom. In the foreground, a tall standing deity murti wears a high crown and a broad ornamented necklace, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand, beside a second figure with a tiered crown. Behind them lie many other metal sculptures, limbs and pieces of murtis stacked on shelves and the floor. No living people are visible.2014-08-24Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityTwo small brass figurines of female deities stand side by side on lotus-shaped bases against a pale, water-stained wall on a concrete floor. The figure on the left is in a dynamic dance pose, one arm extended and one leg lifted, while the figure on the right stands upright with arms bent and hands near the waist. Both wear tall conical crowns, jewelled necklaces and ornamented belts. No people are visible.Three dark bronze statues of dancing Shiva as Nataraja lie on sandy ground in front of a plain grey cinder-block wall. The figure on the left stands on a blue cloth, the centre figure on a white cloth, and the figure on the right on a paisley-patterned cloth. Each statue has multiple arms raised in dance poses, with a small flame-like motif visible near the hands of the left figure. No people are visible in the scene, and the statues show no clear identity of any person.2007-02-02 +1 copiesA photograph of metal deity statues laid out on a paved floor during repair or restoration. Several gilded and dark-patinated bronze figures lie on their backs and sides, including a standing figure with raised arms and a female figure with a long sash. Hollow cylindrical bases and pedestals sit between them, and wooden blocks and red-painted stands are visible at the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2014-08-24Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copies