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Close photograph of an ornate antique brass or bronze horn-shaped object hanging against a plain grey floor. The curved instrument has a flared bell end with incised bands and geometric dot-and-line patterns, a rounded wooden-looking tube section, and a row of small looped metal bells or coiled bead ornaments dangling along one side. A few small rings hang from the upper neck. No people are visible; the background is dark maroon wall and pale stone floor.

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A photograph of an ornate brass horn-shaped object laid flat on a white cloth. The curved instrument has a ring loop at one end, finely incised bands and engraved patterns along its body, and a flared bell mouth with a rope-like rim. Small bells dangle from attached rings along its length, and a blue-tinted backdrop is visible at the top edge. No people are present.2007-10-04Close-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.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA white conch shell with a carved ornamental gold-coloured metal mouthpiece lies on a plain grey cloth. The metal piece has embossed scrolling leaf and petal designs, and the shell's surface shows faint incised lines and some dark residue near the joint. Only objects are present, with no people visible.A photograph of a single ornate silver staff standing upright on a grey stone or concrete floor against a pale white cloth backdrop. The staff has a spiral twisted body with fine beaded and bead-rimmed collars, leaf-like engraved bands and a plain socket base. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large silver-plated ceremonial object. The ornate silver panel runs vertically, with a carved lion or animal head visible on the adjacent silver column at left and a curled trunk or carved head at the top right. Dim interior of a hall with red wooden poles and small turned wooden finials with painted bases at right. No people are visible.December 06 20092009-12-06A photograph of an ornate silver-plated bull statue. The bull wears elaborate silver harness straps, chest and neck ornaments with repoussé floral and scroll patterns, and a silver face covering with a rounded nose piece and horns. The background is a weathered stone wall, and a blue wooden structure is at the left edge. No people are visible.2008-10-15A photograph of a long silver ceremonial staff or rod laid diagonally across a pale white cloth. The shaft is twisted in a spiral rope pattern with bead-like rings at the joints and engraved leaf motifs between them. The lower end shows a darker wooden section banded with silver. No people are visible. The image is a close view of the object alone against the fabric.April 11 20242024-04-11August 10 20112011-08-10 +2 copiesA photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, a shankha, resting on a black cloth background. The shell is covered in repoussé floral and scrolling relief patterns with beaded borders, and its tapered tip ends in a small decorative cap. The aperture is open on the right, showing the white inner shell. No people are present.2011-01-25