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Malay Woodcarving in a Contemporary Context

 
 

Parts of elaborate screens and wall partitions from Istana Srei Akar, the Kota Bharu residence of the last Raja of Pattani, in the late 19th century. The panels were made by several different carvers, some of them Muslim Chinese immigrants.
Cengal wood, 56 x 32 x 4 cm

© Photo: Spirit of Wood - The Art of Malay Woodcarving, by Farish Noor & Eddin Khoo, photos: David Lok

   
   

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