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A close photograph of two ornate, jewelled ceremonial objects resting on a cream textured cloth. The larger piece is a tall, crown-like shape encrusted with clear and green stones and magenta-pink stones set in gold-toned borders, with a single large green gem at its centre. A smaller, similarly decorated conical piece with pink, green and clear stones stands to its right. The items resemble decorated deity headgear or vahana ornaments, with no people visible.

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A photograph of three ornate gold-toned crown or headdress pieces, decorated densely with clear, green and magenta rhinestones, laid on a cream terry-cloth towel. The largest piece on the upper left has a rounded, peaked top and a band of rhinestone lettering across its base; a smaller cone-shaped piece sits to its right with a central green stone and a Tamil-style emblem; a flatter, lobed piece lies below. No people are visible. A dated timestamp appears in red digits along the left edge.August 02 20072007-08-02Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityPhotograph of ornate ceremonial items laid out on a woven mat and white display trays. Two elephant-shaped sculptures or ornaments dominate the foreground, covered in silver-toned crystals and studded with green and red stones, with gold-tipped finials. Behind them are gold chains and pendants on white trays, and a small jeweled figure in the center. No people are visible.2006-09-26August 02 20072007-08-02September 26 20062006-09-26A photograph of two ornate gold ceremonial headpieces resting on a dark blue cloth. The left piece is a tall, pointed crown with repoussé floral scrollwork and inset red, green and purple stones, edged with a red lining. The right piece is a rounded gold crown with a radiating sunburst-style rim, a stepped dome and a finial on top. Behind them, the knees and hands of seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge, along with a silver vessel and a metal bowl on the upper right. No one's face is visible.2011-01-25August 02 20072007-08-02August 02 20072007-08-02Three ornate ceremonial headpieces laid flat on a white cloth. The largest, on the left, is maroon-velvet with gold embroidery, pearl beading, green and red gem inlays and small painted face motifs. A smaller gold-and-navy cap with red gem centre sits in the middle. On the right, a navy-velvet piece with white pearl lattice, gold thread, multicoloured stones and a brass finial at the top. No people are visible.A photograph of an ornate deity crown or headdress lying flat on a plain lavender surface. The crown is decorated with gold embroidery, white seed beads, sequins, red and green beadwork, and blue and pink faceted stones arranged in flower and teardrop motifs against a dark maroon velvet base. No people are visible. The page is titled Making Of Sacred Arts University, and the crown appears to be a handcrafted deity ornament.August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copies