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Carved panel

Title

Carved panel

Year/Period

1935

Region

Johor, Malay Peninsula

Material

WOOD

Dimension

Object size: L:44 X W:21.5 CM

Accession No.

W-0070

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. G.B. Gardner

This piece of woodcarving features spiral tendrils and leaves pattern.In traditional Malay culture, the woodcarver had a special relationship with his material. Wood was believed to have its own essential spirit or energy, 'semangat' as it is known in Malay. The woodcarver did not merely craft the wood but he worked with the wood to bring out and enhance its beneficial qualities and beauty.