These decorative elements usually consisted of geometrical patterns and stylised plant motifs, but could include human or animal figures.
en.wikipedia.org Her motifs include cowrie shells, roses, plantains, urns, and toilet bowl plungers; these forms, both molded and handcrafted, are often assembled, stacked, or hung in groups.
en.wikipedia.org Classical orders and candelabra motifs ("a candelieri") combined freely into symmetrical wholes.
en.wikipedia.org The song's instrumentation is primarily string-driven, while also incorporating prominent, droning synthesizer motifs, glockenspiel, pianos, and white noise.
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