Freaky face

[Gavin Nugent]

Thanks Gene,

It is an uncanny likeness in every manner except the wild moustache and hair, however, he has been confirmed as Rakshasa.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakshasa

Thanks Michael.

Gav

[Rick]

Here you go, Gav .

[Gavin Nugent]

Connections are always interesting rabbit warrens to go down Gene and one I am unsure of....the Greek Key relief borders have always had me pondering too...Greek influenced Chinese or Chinese influenced Greek...one of those chicken egg quandaries...

Thanks Rick, what it off?

[A.alnakkas]

What freaky faces I must say..

[Rick]

Originally Posted by freebooter

Connections are always interesting rabbit warrens to go down Gene and one I am unsure of....the Greek Key relief borders have always had me pondering too...Greek influenced Chinese or Chinese influenced Greek...one of those chicken egg quandaries...

Thanks Rick, what it off?

Sorry Gave, I missed your response .
That is a keris handle; I suspect that your pommel may be a recycled part of the same item .
Herewith a quick shot of the fellow .

[Gavin Nugent]

Thanks Rick. The freaky face is custom, not modified Keris. The human hair topknot is a nice touch to add to the freaky
I suspect it is from the same region and workshop as that seen on page 94 of Zonneveld and likely the same age.

[Rick]

We must have different copies of this book .

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Rick

We must have different copies of this book .

I wouldn't think so....I am only referring to the type and quality of work, not the freaky face