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A large ornately embossed silver elephant figure, a procession vahana, stands indoors on a dark stone floor. Its trunk curls to one side and its legs and body are covered in repoussé floral and scrollwork patterns with beaded borders. A thin red cloth strap hangs from its foot area beside a small silver bird or lotus-shaped ornament at its base. A measuring tape runs along the left edge and a wooden pole lies near the floor. No people are visible in the frame.

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A large ornate silver elephant figure, heavily embossed with floral and scroll patterns, stands indoors in a dim hall. Its trunk curls down and the silver surface reflects light. A wooden pole and a measuring tape lie beside it, and a partially visible person in dark clothing stands at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible.A photograph of a large ornate silver vahana in a dim hall, shaped as an elephant with a raised trunk, carved ear and detailed embossed saddle cloth. Behind it stands a dark metal peacock figure, and a partially visible person in orange and white clothing is seen at the lower centre. A red and wooden frame structure sits at the upper right.Close view of a large silver-plated elephant. The silver surface is richly embossed with scrollwork, floral and foliate motifs, beaded borders and a circular medallion showing a lion-like figure. Its trunk curls down at the right with banded metal rings. At the right, three ochre-coloured finials sit on a decorated wooden stand beside a red pole. No people are visible.A large polished silver-coloured elephant statue, richly embossed with floral scrollwork, stands on a red wooden platform inside a covered hall. Its trunk is raised and detailed with ornamental bands, and a decorative saddle cloth covers its back. A red strap is tied around one of its front feet. Behind it, a smaller silver animal figure stands near a stone pillar, and a person in a yellow top and white dhoti walks at the left edge. A tripod and a bamboo pole lie in the foreground.Close-up photograph of a silver ceremonial elephant figure. The embossed silver head has detailed repoussé floral and scroll patterns, a raised ear panel with fan-like motifs, and a trunk ending in a decorated tip. A red fabric piece is visible near the chest, and the ornate silver saddle or harness with rounded studs and floral borders covers the body. No people are visible; the scene is lit only by a spotlight on the silverwork.A large ornately embossed silver elephant figure stands on a stone floor, its trunk curled down and its body covered in floral and scroll relief work with circular medallions. A red-painted metal frame stands behind it. In the background, a few people in white dhotis and an orange-robed figure stand and sit on a paved courtyard beside a grey wall. A person in an orange shirt and white garment reaches toward the elephant from the right edge, holding a camera. Several people are visible in the distance.A photograph of a large ornate silver-plated elephant vahana, shown from its rear three-quarter angle against a dark background. The metal surface is heavily embossed with floral, scrollwork and medallion patterns, and a red wooden pole frame stands behind it. The elephant's trunk curls down toward the ground near a silver foot. No people are visible in the scene.A large ornate silver elephant statue, richly embossed with floral and geometric relief, stands in a dim stone hall. Its trunk and tusks are capped with silver bands, and a silver-caparisoned howdah-style cloth covers its back. To the left, a person in a plaid shirt holds a long red-and-white pole and a rope beside the elephant. In the background, a small figure in a yellow garment stands near a stone pillar, and the top-left corner shows a purple bird logo.A photograph of an ornately embossed silver elephant figure. Its head, trunk and ear panels are decorated with repoussé floral scrolls, beaded borders and a central roundel bearing a small animal motif. Red poles stand beside it, and a few small figures are visible in the background near a market-like arcade.A large ornate metal elephant vahana sculpture, silvered or bronze-coloured, dominates the frame, its head and trunk covered in intricate repoussé floral and scroll patterns with a decorated howdah-style saddle. Behind it a partial view of a brick wall and red measuring tape. A partly visible person in a checked shirt stands at the left edge, reaching toward the statue. A blue bird logo sits at top left and a copyright line appears at lower right.A large ornately engraved silver elephant figure stands indoors in a hall, its trunk raised and its body covered in repoussé floral and scroll patterns. A decorated silver howdah or seat sits on its back, supported by red wooden poles on the right. Behind it are dark shelves and a grey-walled area, and a few pale floor items lie near its feet. No people are visible. This appears to be a procession vehicle item, shown as a sacred arts and silver piece from the archive.Close view of a large polished metal elephant vahana, its legs and embossed saddle cloth decorated with floral relief and a lion-like face on the knee, standing on a dark wooden platform in a dim hall. A small seated person in white is visible far left on a stone floor, and a red cloth hangs from the trunk area. Text on the image reads a copyright notice and a source line.