material witnesses of an ancestor cult that permeates many phases of Indonesian culture from the earliest times to the present
Late 19th Century-early 20th Century
These natural imperfections add to the piece’s historical charm and authenticity
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket issued)
and tells for the first time the intricate story behind the firm of Woodbury & Page
Malay Silver and Gold: Courtly Splendour from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Thailand Art deco material witnesses of an ancestorThis beautifully illustrated book is the most comprehensive book ever published on the silver and gold ware of the Malay people of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, southern Thailand and Brunei. Hundreds of photographs of previously unpublished items, and meticulous research, are used to tell not just the story of Malay gold and silver, but that of the Malay people, with reference to their princely regalia, banqueting items, betel sets, jewellery and