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A 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.

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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.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.August 02 20072007-08-02A close photograph of an ornate ceremonial hand-shaped object, a jewelled abhaya-style hand or hand ornament, lying on a plain white cloth. The piece is covered in dense sparkling stones and crystals in silver-white, with rows of red and green stones forming a circular design on the palm, and gold-toned edges and fingertips. No people are visible.2006-02-26A flat-lay photograph of handcrafted embroidered deity garments laid out on a white cloth. The central piece is a deep red velvet chest vestment with a U-shaped neckline, densely decorated with gold zari work, pearl-like white beads, and rows of green and blue round stones framing red and multicolored flower medallions. Two black-edged beaded gloves with white and gold geometric patterns lie to the sides, and two matching beaded pieces with gold and white bead rows sit at the bottom edge. No people are visible; the garments appear to be intended for a deity murti.February 26 20062006-02-26A 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.2013-04-13September 03 20162016-09-03August 02 20072007-08-02Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityFebruary 26 20062006-02-26A 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.