Thoughts on restoring an old mendak?

[kai]

Originally Posted by VANDOO

PERHAPS KEEPING THE OLD ONE AS IS AND HAVING A NEW ONE MADE COPYING THE OLD ONE WOULD BE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

Originally Posted by Alam Shah

Ya, good idea. Commission a new similar looking piece.
The art is still alive in Indonesia. I'm sure you can get contacts for commissioning one.

This seems to be one of the most common mendak styles of the region. I'll probably try to find an older example which could replace the broken one - sooner or later...

Regards,
Kai