At the entrance of the National Museum and the Orang Asli Museum in Gombak, you will be treated by sculptures and masks of the orang Asli people.
Their sculptures are unique to the eye of the beholder as they tell a story. Each piece has its own cultural significance. Beautiful and haunting at the same time. There is a folk tale behind each of this piece.
There nearest for me to get a hold of this wood carvings is from the Mah Meri community at Pulau Carey. Mah Meri loosely translates to jungle people. Their language is called Besisi.
Another way to purchase these intricate wood sculpture is from Gerak OA (Orang Asli). However, quantities are scares and can only be purchased through their exhibition boot during their expo. Gerak OA is managed by Cik Reita Rahim.
It took me many years to get a piece due to the fact that I went to their boot too late and also I did not have the time to travel all the way to pulau Carey.
I am still doing some research on the piece that I got to know the cultural believe behind it. Called Muyang Galak roughly meaning illnesses transference figurine. Sculptured by Zuka Dayong.
Cost RM220. 5cm by 12.5cm. Date of purchase 17 July 2020
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