The "Resurrection" Mandala - Installment #3

Yesterday I finished the indigo blue background for the outer band of the mandala. While I could have stopped at this point for the day, I was just too deep into it to end it there.

In the outer band are two repeated objects: the scarab and a pair of cobras with their ornamentations. I'm using the same palette for these cobras as the ones on both ends of the boat. The significance of the other objects with the cobras is beyond me. I suppose I could research it however I'd much rather color it than research it :) If anyone out there knows, please feel free to share.