Pendet dancers at Asak. Note the offerings carried in the right hand. The dancer at the front appears to be carrying a holy water container.
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Horniman Museum Forest Hill: (street widening) rearrangement of steps in connection with setting back of frontage line. Drawing 3
object | ARC/HMG/BD/001/001/001/012
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Slide of a Bon monastery, Qinghai
object | ARC/BAL/002/002/007
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Group performing the 'Dadap' dance, Bali
object | ARC/DEZ/397/UN1668
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View of North Hall Gallery from south end of balcony, circa 1911
object | ARC/HMG/PH/GPL/014
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