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Close overhead view into a wide polished stainless steel vessel filled with a fine pale powder. A cropped sleeve of a white garment and a dark cloth edge appear at the lower right.

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Close photo of a drummer's hand playing a shallow metal drum held on the lap. The hand, blurred in motion, wears several wide tan finger caps or plectrum-style rings on its fingers as it strikes the pale drumhead. The drummer wears white clothing, and a brown and cream cloth lies folded beside the drum. No faces are visible and no ritual setting is shown beyond the playing of the drum.2013-06-24Close photo of a round silver-rimmed brass tray filled with fine white powder. A hand in a red garment holds a thin golden stylus and draws in the powder, with a small copper-coloured piece lying on the surface. Another hand rests at the right edge beside the tray, and more trays with red cloth appear at the bottom corners.2016-10-16Close overhead photo of a large embossed brass or copper vessel filled with white powder. A bare leg with a red thread tied around the ankle is stepping into the powder, and a thin golden stick lies in the mixture. Partial bare feet are visible at the left edge and a hand at the right. The floor is stone and the scene suggests a ritual preparation step.2016-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 16 20162016-10-16November 09 20162016-11-09 +1 copiesClose photo of a hand pouring white powder onto a large ornate brass vessel filled with a mound of white and reddish-pink powder. A second hand holding a foil bowl of powder appears at the left, and an orange-clad arm is visible in the background. Only partial arms and hands show; no faces are visible. Ornate embossed brass metalwork and a dark background frame the scene.2016-10-16November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a hand holding a small clear glass or cup filled with white liquid, viewed from above. The hand wears a red thread bracelet on the wrist. The background is blurred with warm orange, red and cream tones. No face or full figure is visible, and no one can be identified as a person.2014-03-11December 09 20132013-12-09November 11 20162016-11-11October 16 20162016-10-16November 09 20162016-11-09