Balinese hulu

[A. G. Maisey]

Thank you Anthony.

I think that that this has been well carved, but the problem in my opinion is the material, moose antler is exceptionally difficult material to work.

If this had been done in ivory --- yes, I know --- I believe it would be truly beautiful.

Done in ebony, it would also be better.

But antler?

The carver has done a pretty fair job, but I doubt that anybody can extract excellence from antler.

[Jean]

It looks much nicer than on the original pic indeed.
The head is oversized (almost as wide as the body) and the poor guy is obese as on many modern carvings....

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by Jean

It looks much nicer than on the original pic indeed.
The head is oversized (almost as wide as the body) and the poor guy is obese as on many modern carvings....

Actually I have no idea the original authenticated version look but this look kind of nice. Obese? Must have eaten too much Mc. Donald.

[David]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Thank you Anthony.

I think that that this has been well carved, but the problem in my opinion is the material, moose antler is exceptionally difficult material to work.

If this had been done in ivory --- yes, I know --- I believe it would be truly beautiful.

Done in ebony, it would also be better.

But antler?

The carver has done a pretty fair job, but I doubt that anybody can extract excellence from antler.

I agree Alan. This is why i mentioned to Anthony in postings elsewhere that i am not particularly a fan of moose as a carving material for these togogan hilts. I do understand and appreciate that Bali carvers are looking for replacement material for ivory, but i am usually a little disappointed with the results when it is used.