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Photograph 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.

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September 26 20062006-09-26A 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.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.August 02 20072007-08-02A pair of ornate gold-toned decorative foot covers, set side by side on a white textured surface. Each piece is encrusted with clear and green stones and red stones in chevron and scalloped patterns, with stylised toe segments at the front. No people are present. The pieces resemble ceremonial padukas or deity feet decorations.2006-09-26July 13 20132013-07-13Close-up photograph of ornate deity adornments arranged on a green silk cloth with gold brocade. In the centre stands a peacock-feather crown with a teal and green eye, framed by a band of red and clear stones. To the right lies a wide gold bangle set with clear stones and red accents, with smaller jeweled ornaments beside it. A thin silver rod and small gold-toned decorative pieces appear at the left edge. Out-of-focus figures in orange clothing are visible in the background, but no one is clearly in the frame. These are decorative murti ornaments, not a named deity form.2013-07-13 +1 copiesA close photo of a hand with visible tattoos adjusting ornaments on a green brocade cloth with gold leaf pattern. Laid out are a peacock-feather crown trimmed with red and white beads and stones, a gold jewelled armlet or bracelet with red stones, gold rounded ornaments with stone settings, a pair of sparkling jewelled anklets or footwear pieces, and a small gold ornament. The hand holds a thin metal pin or stick. No people's faces visible; one partial person in white sleeve at top-left.2013-07-13 +1 copiesAugust 06 20142014-08-06August 02 20072007-08-02July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate jewelled hand-shaped ornament. Orange fabric, marigold flowers and a silver rod are visible around it, and a jewelled necklace appears at the upper right. No people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copies