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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.

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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityAugust 02 20072007-08-02A decorated ceremonial horn or bugle-shaped object lying on a pale lavender cloth. Its dark maroon velvet body is covered in gold zari embroidery, white pearl beading, sequins and red, green and blue faceted stones arranged in flower motifs and bands. The wide flared mouth rim is studded with alternating red and green stones set in white pearls. No people are visible; this is an object photograph of a sacred arts piece, possibly a vahana or ritual instrument decoration.A close-up photograph of a single ornate ceremonial crown-shaped object with a rounded, bell-like form set against a pale mint-green background. Its blue velvet surface is covered with white pearl beadwork in floral and diamond patterns, gold cord trim, and rows of red, green and dark stones set in gold settings. A brass finial tops the dome, and a teardrop-shaped motif with red bead outline and dark green stone sits at the centre of the body. No people are visible.Three 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.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of an ornate decorated shivalinga-style object, a gold-coloured conical form covered in tiny white, green and red stones in diamond and chevron patterns, with a pink-stone band and a pointed gold finial. A pearl string hangs from the tip and a red gemstone sits at the centre. It rests on a silver tray over a purple brocade cloth. Blurred background shows a brass oil lamp or bowl and figures in red and orange clothing. No people are clearly visible.2013-04-13December 20 20062006-12-20A 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.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of flat, handmade embroidered textile pieces laid out on a white cloth. At top is a fan-shaped piece with white, green and red leaf-like petals radiating around a white face with painted features, topped by a small curved hook-like element. Below are two red triangular pieces with gold and white beadwork and red central medallions, flanking a curved gold and white beaded band with green and red stones. On either side are navy blue panels with white beaded stripes and gold border work. No people are visible. A light purple logo appears at the top left corner.August 02 20072007-08-02