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* Nik Rashiddin Nik Hussein, master carver and charismatic savant of Malay woodcarving philosophy, was convinced that the motifs and designs of the carvings of northeastern Peninsular Malaysia and Pattani were the product of specific historic circumstance. The unique composition of these motifs, their coherent sense of identity and extraordinary restraint and refinement all spoke to him of a single source of great vitality and influence. This source, he believed, was the ancient kingdom of Langkasuka (see pages 153—60). In the artistry of Malay woodcarving from this region, he saw a living link to the heritage of Langkasuka. In an interview with Eddin Khoo, shortly before his death in August 2002, Nik Rashiddin talks about his beliefs.