Classification Design Motifs of Traditional Malay Wood Carving

Tohid, Suhaimi; Legino, Rafeah; Basaree, Ruzaika Omar; Amin, Ponirin; Amin, Rahman

doi:10.1007/978-981-287-530-3_6

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“…Mujir et al (2018) argue that whether it is the intricate details of the figure or the bold lines of relief carving, traditional wood carving is a true testament to the beauty and versatility of this natural wood material. According to Tohid et al (2015), traditional wood carvings are often passed down from generation to generation, preserving traditional techniques and styles. The contextual importance of traditional woodcarving is related to heritage, storytelling and the preservation of cultural identity.…”

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“…For clarity purpose, traditional wood carving, in this study, relates to the inherited indigenous Ghanaian wood carving practices perpetuated across generations. It strictly involves the use of local technology and ingenuity to produce wood artefacts that reflect typical Ghanaian social, political and cultural heritage as corroborated by Tohid et al (2015), and Ozokeraha (2010). On the other hand, contemporary wood sculpture, as used in this study, entails the advanced Ghanaian wood artistic practices that incorporate sophisticated technology; new trends involving diverse wood materials and installations; innovative concepts and themes that are consistent with the present day Ghanaian pertinent societal needs as concurred by studies (Ezekwe & Nwanna, 2020;Ozokeraha, 2010).…”

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Traditional Wood Carving and Contemporary Wood Sculpture in Ghana

Awuni

2023

JAAE

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Traditional wood carving and contemporary wood sculpture are amicable in the world of art and have coordinated their working ways in shaping the wood art traditions. The study, comparatively, assesses Ahwiaa traditional wood carving and contemporary wood sculpture in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana based on their materiality, forms and functions. The study adopts descriptive research design using observation, interviews and photography to gather data from twenty (20) purposively sampled experts in the study area. Data collected for the study were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis tool. The outcome of the study shows that Ahwiaa carvers used locally produced tools for carving while KNUST contemporary carvers employ sophisticated equipment in their carving activities. However, both traditional and contemporary wood practices in the study area used wood as the common material to produce carvings that impact Ghanaian cultural heritage, social progress and artistic practices. The study therefore concludes that traditional and contemporary woodcarving practices in the study area are two interconnected forms of wood art that have the potential to inspire, challenge, and complement each other when collaboration and interdependence exist between them. The study calls for collaboration and interdependence between Ahwiaa traditional wood carvers and KNUST contemporary wood sculptors to inspire and open up exciting opportunities for artistic exploration, adventure, innovation, cross-pollination of ideas and expertise for the growth of wood art in the study area.

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Traditional Wood Carving and Contemporary Wood Sculpture in Ghana

Awuni

2023

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“…In most artworks, a motif is often identified as a recurring fragment, theme, or pattern that appears in a work of art. Traditional woodcarving is known as decorative art, as stated by Tohid et al (2015). Ornamental art entails art adorned with ornamentation, most frequently seen in architecture and other art forms or objects such as pottery and furniture.…”

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Meanings Behind the Carving Motifs of Traditional Malay Houses

Ahmad,

Ab. Aziz,

Abd. Aziz

2024

JSSH

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Woodcarving motifs, including Negeri Sembilan, are significant in Malaysian art, bearing ancient knowledge and latent meanings. However, the understanding of Malay woodcarving motifs in Kuala Pilah is relatively limited compared to the east coast. The urgency to study these motifs intensifies as urbanization rapidly changes the landscape, representing not only woodcarvers’ skills but also profound cultural symbolism. This paper aims to interpret the meanings within these motifs in traditional Malay houses in Kuala Pilah, employing qualitative methods such as observation, interviews, photographic records, and secondary data analysis alongside Ferdinand de Saussure’s Semiotics Theory for analysis. The cultural and social significance embedded in these motifs is unveiled through signifier and signified analysis. The results revealed the presence of various motifs encompassing geometry, fauna, flora, and still life. The study also uncovered that each motif plays a pivotal role in conveying the cultural and social values of the Malay people in Negeri Sembilan and enhances our understanding of the traditional art form of woodcarving amidst contemporary transformations.

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