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Close-up photo of a person's bare foot resting on an ornate gold-and-red stand, with a braided pink cord running diagonally across the frame. The foot wears a wide copper or bronze anklet hung with many small bell-like pendants. Nearby, a dark carved stone or metal pedestal holds small yellow-orange offerings, and a red cloth sits beneath the gilded base. Red and gold fabric covers the seat above, and a metal pole stands at the right edge. The scene is lit with warm reddish and green tones.

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August 02 20142014-08-02August 02 20142014-08-02August 02 20142014-08-02November 03 20132013-11-03Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare foot resting on an ornate gold-leaf throne or dais with repoussé floral scrolling. The person wears a rust-red garment with a gold-bordered hem and a dark beaded ankle ornament or bangle. Below, the tips of a row of yellow fruit or lamp-like offerings and a small dark metal stand are visible. A red velvet cushion with a tiger-stripe pattern lies on the seat, and a gold pole runs along the right edge.2014-08-02Close-up photograph of a bare foot and lower leg resting on red and patterned cloth, with a braided rope and gold-bordered fabric nearby. A brown leather ankle band studded with many brass bells, shaped like small pointed cones, is strapped around the ankle. The toenails are painted orange-red. No faces are visible, and no one can be identified from this view.2013-11-03Close-up photograph of bare feet in a saffron-orange dhoti or sari drape standing on a green floor covering. The ankles wear dangling bells and a beaded chain. Beside the feet are two brass lamp stands, each holding limes or lemons, and a long silver rod stands upright at the left edge. A gold-embroidered cloth lies behind. The lower body is visible, with no face shown. Hazy green and orange light fills the frame.2017-12-22Close-up photograph of a bare foot and lower leg resting on a wooden surface, wearing a wide band of ankle bells with bronze bell-shaped pendants strung on a leather strap. Orange-saffron cloth is draped over the knee and a red-brown garment lies beneath. A hand with a thin cord bracelet rests near the foot against a white background. Ritual ankle bells suggest a dance or ceremonial setting, and the foot appears to be a seated person's during a ritual.2013-12-18Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on a red and maroon patterned cushion over a golden-edged seat. Both ankles wear wide brown leather bands studded with rows of brass bells. A twisted cream rope runs across the feet. The person wears a rust-brown garment with a gold border at the lap. Only the lower legs and feet are visible, so no face or other people appear.2013-11-03Close-up photo of a ritual setting on a gold-ornamented wooden stand with carved legs and a red-and-gold cloth. A person seated in a saffron-and-green garment wears beaded bangles and a long bead mala, and their hand rests near two small metal lamps or vessels with green fruit placed on the stand. A thin white cord hangs from above beside a silver pole, and a patterned floral cushion lies behind. No face is visible. The scene is lit with warm pink and red light.2013-05-01Close-up photograph of a bare foot and ankle resting on a red tiger-striped velvet cushion beside a patterned textile. A brown leather ankle band studded with brass bells is strapped around the ankle, and a thick twisted rope lies across the leg. A brass finial with tassels sits in the background. No person's face is visible.2013-11-03Close-up photograph of a seated person's bare feet and ankles resting on a red tiger-striped velvet cushion over an ornate gold-toned throne base. The ankles wear wide brown leather bands studded with rows of brass bells. A rope or cord runs across the lower legs. The person wears a rust-orange silk garment edged with gold zari border. A hand holding a red object appears at the upper right. No faces are visible; the a person field stays unsure because only feet and clothing are shown and no appearance cues are visible.2013-11-03