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Keris Kelantan, late 20th c.
Kemuning wood, mother-of-pearl inlay. Carved by Nik Rashiddin.
Keris = also: Kris; Malayan and Indonesian stabbing or slashing knife
© Photo: Spirit of Wood - The Art of Malay Woodcarving, by Farish Noor & Eddin Khoo, photos: David Lok
The Struggle for the Heart and Soul of Art and Culture in Malaysia. Malay woodcarving in a contemporary context.