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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.

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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.2007-10-04A 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.Close photograph of a ceremonial conch shell horn lying on its side against a plain grey draped cloth. The white conch has a brass-capped mouthpiece and is attached by cords to a dark stem and an ornate gold-toned brass fan-shaped base with repoussé leaf and scroll patterns. No people are visible; the object appears to be a ritual instrument or vahana-style fitting.A photograph of an ornate brass conch-shaped ritual vessel, its curved neck ending in a scrolled, paisley-patterned tail, engraved with floral and leaf motifs and bands of ridged rings. It rests on a small brass stand with trident-like prongs and legs, set on a white embroidered cloth against a blurred pink and red background. No people are visible.2011-09-07Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA 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.A small brass oil lamp with a flared base and a ribbed stem rests on a white cloth, its spout-style flame holder pointing left. Beneath it lie an orange wooden surface and a purple woven mat with a green edge. No people are visible.2007-08-26A 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.2011-01-25A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, the opening mouth facing the viewer, placed on a black cloth. The silver casing is richly embossed with floral scrollwork, foliate patterns and raised bands, with a decorative knob at the narrow end and a flared rim at the wide end. The natural white shell interior is visible through the opening. No people are present.2011-01-25December 06 20092009-12-06A photograph of a single ornate brass ritual object on a plain light grey draped cloth backdrop. The object is a tall standing lamp or lamp-stand with a dark wooden or blackened central shaft, a pointed conical copper-toned cap with perforated dome, and a flared brass base. A lotus-shaped tray near the top holds small oil lamp cups and animal figures, with several small hanging brass bells suspended from its rim. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts University