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Rick · 25th January 2010, 01:42 AM

I think the problem we run into with positively identifying these Bali Figural hilts is called 'Artistic License' or 'Carver's Interpretation' .

Unless they are unmistakable in their form they are open to interpretation .

25th January 2010, 01:42 AM	#25
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	I think the problem we run into with positively identifying these Bali Figural hilts is called 'Artistic License' or 'Carver's Interpretation' . Unless they are unmistakable in their form they are open to interpretation .