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A smiling performer stands on a stage beneath an ornate golden arch, holding a silver trident in his left hand and resting his right hand on his hip. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-and-gold dhoti-style skirt, and layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and chains across his chest and waist. Red and white face paint and a red tilak mark his forehead, and wide bangles cover his arms. Warm red and yellow stage lighting and a painted temple backdrop surround him. A few small offerings sit on the stage at his feet. The costume and trident suggest a Shiva-themed role in a theatrical or devotional performance. The figure's appearance is consistent with a dramatic costume rather than a clear identification, so the a person value is unsure.

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