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Danfe (Lophophorus impejanus)
Filigree with gold-plated silver wire, lapis, malachite, rubies, and emeralds
Pradip Shakya/Nepal
2010

brief artist's biography

 

The Himalayan Monal, Lophophorus is in the pheasant family and is the national bird of Nepal and has a strong association with
local folklore.

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