Stock ID #222664 Taman Indera. A Royal Pleasure Ground. Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes. MUBIN SHEPPARD.

Taman Indera. A Royal Pleasure Ground. Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes.

Kuala Lumpur. Oxford University Press. 1972. Stock ID #222664

Maps, profuse colour and black and white photographic illustrations, xviii + 207pp, bibliography, index. 28.5 x 22cm. A prior owner's details front free endpaper, top edge foxed, very lightly browned dustjacket, a very good hardback copy.

Chapters cover Regalia; Palaces and Wood Carving; Musical Instruments; Ma'yong, the Malay dance drama; the Malay shadow play; Dancing; Weddings; Dress; Weapons; Silat - the Malay Art of Self-Defence; Metal Work, Pandan Weaving and Pottery; Sireh - the ceremonial leaf; Kites and Kite Flying; Spinning Tops and Top Spinning; Decorative Art and the Spirit World.

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