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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