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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.

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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.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 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.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.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.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.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.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.Close view of a silver-plated ceremonial elephant during a procession, shot in dim light. The silver trunk and head ornaments are visible at top, with a dense chest covering of embossed silver rosettes, round bosses and floral relief panels on the elephant's neck and body. A dark, ornately carved structure with a gilded dome stands at right, and a pole or rod runs diagonally beside the elephant. Faint figures are visible at left in the shadows.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.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.