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Malay Woodcarving in a Contemporary Context |
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Hilt, Keris Tajong Keris = or: kris; Malayan and Indonesian knife Tajong = Keris style from Kelantan and Pattani. Originated from representations of the Hindu deity Siva. The elongated "nose" is reminiscent of Wayang Kulit puppets. © Photo: Spirit of Wood - The Art of Malay Woodcarving, by Farish Noor & Eddin Khoo, photos: David Lok |
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