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A large white conch shell (shankha) with its open end polished and fitted with silver-toned metal mounts and etched decoration, resting on a wooden block with a circular grain pattern. Small beads in red, white and green hang from a silver wire tripod stand beneath the shell. The background is a blurred reddish-brown outdoor ground. No people are visible.

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December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06A large white conch shell (shankha) with an ornate embossed silver mouthpiece and silver rim lies on a wooden block with a faint circular line marked on its surface. The silver collar is engraved with floral and scroll patterns, and a small red, white and green bead tassel hangs from the mouthpiece. The background is blurred brown ground. No people are visible.2009-12-06A large white conch shell fitted with ornate silver mouthpiece and body mounts, engraved with floral and scroll patterns, lying on a wooden block with a faint circle drawn on it. No people are visible. A small gold bead hangs at the tapered tip of the shell.2009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06Close-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) with an ornately engraved silver mount wrapped around its wide body and tapering spire. The silver band shows floral and paisley-like repoussé patterns and beaded edging, and the shell rests on a wooden surface with a blurred brown background. A small brass tip is visible at the narrow end. No people are present.2009-12-06A photograph of a polished silver conch shell (shankha) resting on an orange cloth. The conch has engraved floral and leaf patterns along its body, a ridged flared base and a pointed tapering tail with a small finial. No people are visible.2008-06-28Close-up photograph of a large white conch shell, its pointed spiral end tapering to the left and open aperture to the right, resting on an ornate brass tray or stand. Blurred warm background with green and orange tones suggests a ritual setting with offerings. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-16July 16 20132013-07-16A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell (shankha) lying on a bright orange cloth. The metal shell has engraved floral and leaf patterns, a flared mouth, and a decorative silver base shaped like a stylised sea creature or fish. A small round brass or copper item with a swastika-like mark appears at the lower left edge, and a white bowl at the lower right. No people are visible.2008-06-28Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting on a small brass stand over a cream cloth, with a pink rose and blurred yellow flowers behind it. No people are visible.2013-12-19A close photo of an ornately engraved silver coconut-shaped vessel resting on a small wooden block. The silver shell is covered in dense floral scrollwork and beaded rims, with a hinged or open top showing a smooth silver interior and small gold-coloured tips at the base. The background is softly blurred brown and green. No people are visible.2009-12-06