Timber species in Malay wood carving

Woodcarving is part and parcel of vernacular Malay architecture and craft in Peninsular Malaysia and Southern Thailand. Timber architecture, boats and canoes, hilts and sheath of weapons, musical instrument and utensils are adorned with carving motifs of flora, calligraphy, geometry, fauna and cosmi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Said, Ismail
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2005
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/813/1/Timber_Species_in_Malay_Wood_Carving%282005%29_isamail_said.pdf