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Close-up photograph of a polished silver ceremonial object lying on a wooden surface, showing a curved arm or limb section with repoussé floral scrollwork and a row of beaded border along its length. A carved animal head with an open mouth and a rounded knob joint connects to a second segment decorated with leaf-and-scroll relief bands and a textured woven band. Rivets and a tied string are visible, and white measuring tape lies nearby on the reddish wooden base. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a silver-plated elephant figure used in a procession, showing its raised trunk with ornate repoussé floral and scroll patterns, a bead-edged band along the head and a red-painted mouth area. The metal shows wear and tarnish. Dark background suggests an indoor display or storage space.Close-up photograph of the lower body and hip section of a large silver-plated deity murti or procession figure, shown in a dimly lit space with metal rods in the foreground. The embossed silver band around the waist carries repoussé floral motifs, with lotus-like rosettes and acanthus-style scrolls above a row of heart-shaped petals. The metal has a dull, tarnished sheen with darker shadowed areas. No people are visible in the frame.Close photograph of an ornate silver procession vehicle component on a black background. Repoussé silver panels show embossed floral and scroll patterns, a beaded rim, and a carved head or makara-like motif at the upper left. A red velvet or cloth-lined recess sits in the centre, with rivets along the seams. No people are visible; the image shows only the silver object.Close-up photograph of a large silver-plated ceremonial object. The ornate silver panel runs vertically, with a carved lion or animal head visible on the adjacent silver column at left and a curled trunk or carved head at the top right. Dim interior of a hall with red wooden poles and small turned wooden finials with painted bases at right. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a silver procession item on a wooden floor: the lower leg and ankle of a large silver figure, with a ridged silver ankle band and a pointed silver ornament at the heel, next to a fluted silver baluster-shaped stand on a round flat base. Scattered petals and small yellow flower bits lie on the reddish floorboards. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession item, a richly embossed silver elephant armour or caparison with repoussé floral scrollwork, rosettes, beaded borders and a heart-shaped central medallion. A red wooden pole runs along the left edge. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the legs and lower body of a large silver elephant figure used in a procession. Ornately embossed silver caparison with leaf and floral relief panels drapes over its back and flank. Thick silver leg bands with ridged rings encircle the lower legs, and the feet end in silver hooves. A wooden pole leans against a plain brick wall on the left, and a small brick and scattered debris lie on a bare concrete floor. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a silver-toned metal ritual object on a reddish wooden floor scattered with dried flower petals. The base shows a thick silver ribbed ring and a larger ribbed collar, with pointed projections on the side. A second silver ornamental piece with a curled, fluted form stands at the right edge on a round base. No people are visible.Close view of a large ornate silver procession vehicle, showing its embossed silver body panels with scroll and floral relief, a hanging bell and a silver-plated leg with leaf and scroll engraving and a studded foot cap. A red wooden pole runs along the right edge. Dim temple hall with stone pillars and a colourful altar in the background. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large repoussé silver elephant figure in a procession, shot from low angle showing its legs and belly. Ornate floral and foliate chasing decorates the upper body and a silver bell hangs from a strap beneath the belly. A silver ring encircles a foot and small tusk-like points are visible at the base. The wooden floor is scattered with petals and dust, and a crumpled white cloth lies near the foot. No people are visible in the frame.Close view of the underside of a large ornate silver procession vehicle shaped as an animal, with embossed floral scrollwork, beaded bands and a bell-like ornament on the body and legs. Thick silver legs with round studded medallions and chain-link hooves stand on a dark stone floor, with red wooden poles and a bench visible in the dim hall behind. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large polished silver sculptural animal head. A thin red wooden support beam and dark ceiling are visible at the left, with a metal bracket and brass-toned fittings at the joint. No people are visible.