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Close-up photograph of a polished silver or metal ritual object lying on a weathered blue wooden surface. The item has a long tapered shaft with a bulbous end decorated with fine engraved wave-like lines, and a flared bell-shaped section with engraved bands and a ridged collar. Dark background, no people visible.

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October 15 20082008-10-15Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityMay 24 20182018-05-24 +1 copiesOctober 15 20082008-10-15Close photograph of a large polished silver procession figure of a bull (Nandi) head with ornate chased detailing, beaded collar and decorative silver chest panel, displayed in a dim storage or temple-side room. Behind it stands a dark wooden or metal figure on a green, red and yellow painted wooden platform, with blue metal support poles and red-handled hardware at right. A partially visible person in a white garment stands at the upper left in the background. The scene is cluttered with stored equipment and red floor covering.Close-up photograph of a repoussé silver procession item showing a stylised face with a large almond-shaped eye, a raised eyebrow with feathered detailing, a pointed nose and a beaded border of dots along the edge. A second embossed silver panel with scrolled, floral-looking relief sits at the right. The metal has a warm, tarnished patina with highlights. No people are visible; the object appears to be a silver mask or deity face used in a procession.Close-up photograph of two silver animal heads. No people are present. The metal is polished and reflective.2008-10-15Close-up photo of a silver-coloured statue's leg and bare foot resting on a wooden floor. A ribbed silver anklet with a clasp encircles the ankle. Toes are carved with fine lines. A blue wooden stand and a green hose are visible at the edge. No people are visible. The image carries a copyright notice and source line in the lower right.May 11 20182018-05-11April 18 20182018-04-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of the lower legs and feet of a large silver-coloured metal figure standing on a worn wooden floor. The legs are polished metal with rows of small rivets, and each ankle wears a braided or ridged band. Two metal support poles stand beside the figure, a wooden block lies on the floor at left, and scattered flower petals and debris cover the boards. No people are visible.A large ornate silver peacock vahana stands in a dim storage room with a grey wall behind it. Its head has a crest and curved beak, the neck is covered in fine scale engraving, and the wing and tail feathers are detailed with repoussé work. The tail is a large, scrolled, open filigree-like fan. Beside it is a silver-covered table or stand with a blue-painted top and a blue wooden support, and a blue-handled pole leans against the peacock. No people are visible.