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A close photograph of a wax model of a deity under construction against a bright blue backdrop. The sculpture shows a tall, ornate crown with ribbed, fluted tiers and a pointed finial, flanked by curled side ornaments. Below it, a broad face-like form with a dark round mark on the forehead, sculpted tendril-like hair or locks, and several raised arms extending outward, one holding a stick-like implement. Small animal or figurine details appear at the lower left. The wax is light tan, with dark traces along the edges. No people are visible in the frame.

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