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This image captures a museum diorama showcasing a traditional blacksmith's workshop, likely set in Mataram, Indonesia. The scene is presented behind a glass barrier, creating reflections. Two male mannequins are the main subjects. On the left, a bare-chested man, wearing dark trousers and a woven straw hat, is seated on the ground. He holds a hammer, poised as if striking a piece of metal on an anvil in front of him. Various small metal pieces and tools are scattered on the ground around him, including a stone trough or basin. On the right, a standing man, dressed in a light-colored tunic and dark head covering, attends to what appears to be a forge or furnace, holding a long tool into an opening. The background wall is a warm red-orange color, adorned with shadowy depictions of large, curved metal tools, resembling scythes or large blades. Hanging on the wall are several actual tools: three curved blades with wooden handles (sickles), a longer flat blade, and a multi-pronged tool. On the left side of the wall, there's a yellow informational plaque. The top title appears to be "PANDAI BESI" (Indonesian for "blacksmith") or similar, and clearly visible below that, in English, is "BLACKSMITHS". Further text provides details, including numbered points, but is too small to read completely. The exhibit depicts the historical craft of metalworking, with the figures engaged in different stages of tool creation. The overall lighting is dim, focusing attention on the illuminated display within the exhibit case.
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