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A dark, unfinished metal casting of an ornate architectural or throne-like element lies on the ground amid grey ash and soil. It has pierced floral scrollwork panels on both wings, a central curled volute ornament flanked by two slender columns, and a row of rectangular openings along the lower section. Workers' bare feet and a cloth-clad leg appear at the edges, and a wooden board and tools rest beside the piece.

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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of an unfinished, golden-brown textured panel or frame lying flat on a dusty concrete floor against a white cloth backdrop. The rectangular piece has three large circular openings across its centre and rectangular tabs at each upper corner, with a rough, scraped surface. Scraps of white paper and a small wooden stick lie nearby. No people are visible.Overhead photo of three unfinished metal figures being cast or finished on a stone floor, each set in a shallow sand or clay mould. The figures are dull bronze-coloured standing deities, with the central one holding a long staff or weapon, and bottom stubs of metal still attached. A bare-footed craftsman in a blue and white checked lungi sits at lower left, with a pair of sandals visible at right and a round metal bowl of liquid at top. Dust and sand scatter the floor.July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of an outdoor brick-lined furnace in dirt ground, with several crucibles glowing red-hot and flames rising from them. Two long metal tongs are used to handle a crucible, and a metal rod rests across the top. Workers in checked lungis stand at the edge, partially visible at the frame's top and sides, and charcoal and ash are scattered around the base. The scene appears to show metal being melted or cast, consistent with the making of ritual deity figures and vahanas as described on the page.A craftsman in a light blue checked shirt kneels on a dirt floor, working on a copper sheet with embossed scrollwork and floral leaf patterns. Only his hand, forearm and a metal tool are visible, and the sheet is set on a rough, dusty surface with scraps and small fragments scattered around. A bare foot of another person is visible at the far left edge. The photo shows metalwork in progress, with a visible seam or join along the copper piece.2009-11-20A photograph of a workshop at night where a man in a striped shirt and checked lungi bends over a large, dusty grey sculpted figure lying on a concrete floor. He operates a handheld angle grinder against the sculpture, which has a carved, ornate surface with a raised animal-like form at the top left. A small fire glows in the background, and a bundled cloth and lattice wall are visible.June 17 20132013-06-17A photograph of a white-draped table outdoors holding ritual metalwork and sculpture. Foreground centre is a dark bronze-toned deity murti lying on its side on a flat wooden base, with a second matching murti in grey plaster moulds on the left. Behind them are silver offering bowls, a silver tray with small silver pieces and a plate of silver ritual implements. In the background, people in red and maroon garments stand at the edge of the frame. No a person candidate is visible.2013-07-13 +1 copiesA craftsman in a light blue checked shirt kneels on a dirt floor, hammering and chiselling a copper repoussé panel with ornate scrolling leaf and floral patterns. A red thread is tied on his wrist, and a line of gold-coloured inlay runs along the panel. Hammers and a wooden block lie nearby, and bare feet are visible at the left edge. Ritual metalwork is being prepared in a workshop setting, with no a person candidate visible.2009-11-20Close photograph of a pair of ornately embossed copper or bronze legs. The metal is worked with floral scrollwork, beaded borders and repeating foliate patterns, and red kumkum marks are visible on the pavement. An orange cloth and a striped purple and red fabric edge appear in the background. No people are visible.2015-08-23Making Of Sacred Arts University