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A close-up photograph captures a hand-carved and painted wooden puppet, depicting a winged mythological creature resembling a horse or donkey, suspended by thin black strings. The scene is set indoors, within the city of Sukawati, Indonesia. The puppet is primarily dark grey or black, featuring distinct gold, red, and white details. Its head displays two pointed ears, one slightly more prominent than the other, and piercing red eyes with white sclera and dark pupils. A golden band wraps around its snout and across the forehead. The creature's mouth is open, revealing a vivid red interior and white, tooth-like markings. Red speckles are visible on the ears, neck, and other parts of the body. The torso is also dark grey/silver, adorned with broad gold bands around the neck and mid-section, suggesting a harness or decorative armor. Green-hued wings with detailed gold feather patterns extend from its back. Tangled around the puppet's lower body and legs are numerous loose, light brown fibers, consistent with dried straw or natural twine, indicating either age, wear, or an intentional rustic aesthetic. The legs are sturdy, dark grey with a glossy finish, showing additional red speckles. The background is rendered in a shallow depth of field, appearing out of focus. It presents a dark grey textured wall, with blurred elements of dark metal shelving units, light brown wooden surfaces, and hints of green foliage, suggesting an interior display setting such as a shop or a private collection.
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