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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.

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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-up photograph of the base of a silver or metal ritual object resembling a stylized animal leg or hoof, with ridged silver bands wrapped around its lower section and a small forward-pointing spike. The metal is tarnished grey. It stands on a worn reddish wooden floor scattered with yellow marigold petals, dried flower fragments and small debris. A second metal base or foot appears at the upper right edge. No people are visible, and no identifiable a person figure is present.Close-up photograph of the lower legs and feet of a large silver-coloured metal figure standing on a worn wooden floor. The legs are polished metal with rows of small rivets, and each ankle wears a braided or ridged band. Two metal support poles stand beside the figure, a wooden block lies on the floor at left, and scattered flower petals and debris cover the boards. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the metal hooves of a large silver procession vehicle figure. Two silver-toned hooves with ridged bands and ringed ankles are visible, with scattered debris, a small yellow-and-green can, faded red powder or flower bits, a cloth scrap and a dropped wire on the floor. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the hooves of a large silver procession figure. Two metallic silver legs with ribbed ankle bands and cloven hooves dominate the frame. Scattered debris, a green plastic tube, a rolled cloth and small bits of paper lie on the wooden floor beside a wooden block and a metal pole. A purple logo sits in the upper left corner.Close-up photograph of two polished silver or metal bull or animal legs with pointed hooves and ornate engraved bands and rings, mounted against a blue wooden panel. The silver legs appear to be part of a ritual vehicle or statue, with a striped metal ring and engraved decorative bands visible. No people are visible in the frame.2008-10-15Close-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 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.Close photograph of a large silver procession vehicle figure. The silver body has embossed acanthus-leaf borders and a central relief medallion with winged cherub figures. The dark floor beneath holds scattered debris, a red brick, a loose rope and small litter, and a metal pole stands at the left edge. 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 lower legs and hooves of a large polished metal vahana. A metal bangle-like band encircles one hoof. The floor is a worn reddish wooden plank surface scattered with flower petals and turmeric or kumkum powder. No people are visible.Close view of a large polished silver procession figure. Its four legs with ornate ring-banded hooves stand on a wooden platform in a dim hall. A richly carved silver saddle or harness with floral relief covers the upper body, with hanging chain fringe at the side. Metal support poles stand beside it, a small yellow bottle lies on the floor, and scattered debris marks the ground. No people are visible.