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A large copper-coloured sculpted pair of feet, with toes and an arched sole detail, lies on a sandy floor in a workshop or work area, apparently partly coated in plaster or cast material. A sheet of newspaper lies behind it and a small torn packet sits to the right. Behind and beside the feet are partially visible similar copper-toned sculptural forms, and the rough, unfinished setting suggests the statue is in fabrication. No people are visible.

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September 06 20092009-09-06December 12 20092009-12-12October 22 20112011-10-22Photograph of several ornate copper-coloured metal objects resting on a grey metal table in a tiled room with terracotta hexagonal floor tiles. The pieces appear to be engraved, embossed ceremonial fittings with scalloped rims and foot-shaped or sandal-like forms, including a large pair in the foreground and a smaller curved piece at right. No people are visible.2011-12-28A concrete floor in a thatched-walled space with woven bamboo panels behind. In the foreground lie several large copper-coloured repoussé sheets embossed with raised ornate patterns, apparently temple or ritual metalwork such as plates or covers, arranged loosely on the ground. Nearby are a stainless steel plate with a ladle, a steel tumbler, a terracotta bowl on a ledge, a white plastic bag, a red marker pen and a white bucket. No people are visible.2009-07-01Close-up photograph of a large unfinished or weathered statue's bare feet resting on a circular wooden or plaster base on a dusty brick floor. The feet show carved toes and a decorative anklet or band, with cracked grey-brown plaster surface. A white woven sack or cloth drapes over the top edge, and scattered debris lies around the base. No people are visible; only the statue's feet are shown.2011-10-22A close photo of a heap of weathered, tarnished metal sculptural fragments on a dusty concrete floor, appearing to be broken or cast-off pieces of statues or figures. Several curved metal shapes show rounded forms with rusty red edges and bluish patina, including what looks like feet, folded drapery and a rounded base. A wrinkled piece of paper and a metal bin sit at the left edge, and a few terracotta-coloured pieces lie in the lower right. No people are visible.2009-09-03A photograph of a large irregular lump of copper-toned metal sheet, partially shaped into a mound, resting on a concrete or dusty floor. The metal shows a textured, blue-and-orange oxidised surface and a folded flap on top. Its base is embedded in grey plaster or cement set over newspaper fragments. A white plastic bag lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2009-09-03A photograph of a large reddish-orange clay or plaster sculpture lying on a concrete base on a dirt floor, appearing to be an unfinished or in-progress statue with yellowish lines marking its shape. Beside it lie smaller pieces of the same reddish material, a rusted metal tool, a small metal cup, scraps of newspaper and a pink cloth. Only a pair of bare feet is visible at the top edge, belonging to someone partly out of frame. No deity or a person depiction is clearly identifiable.2009-09-03Several weathered, damaged copper-toned sculptural pieces lie scattered on grey stone floor slabs, apparently fragments of a larger deity or temple figure. Visible parts include a curved ornamental section with carved scrollwork, a tubular arm-like piece, and a cone-shaped crown or finial element, with traces of gold gilding on the carved surfaces. No people are visible. The pieces are covered in rust-colored patina and show chipped edges, with a faint reddish stain on the floor at left.2013-07-14Close-up photograph of several large copper-toned ceremonial vessels or ornamental metal pieces lying on a paved stone surface. The embossed surfaces show repeated scroll-like floral motifs, rows of beaded dots and stippled bands, with a curved, sculpted rim. No people, deity murti, or a person candidate is visible.2011-10-22September 03 20092009-09-03