Keris found in Denmark

VVV · 31st October 2006, 11:12 AM

I just updated my collection pages with 5 Keris I found when in Denmark earlier this Fall.
The first 3 actually were found in a seller's junkbox.
All comments appreciated.

Keris Terengganu Pipit Teleng

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Keris Bugis Sampir Penghulu (Sumatran or Malaysian?)

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Keris Sajen Luk

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Keris Bali with painted sheath and unusual hilt.

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Kalis Taluseko Sulu with Javanese resembling sheath

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

I hope the Kampungnet database doesn't go down again like yesterday...

Michael

David · 31st October 2006, 02:07 PM

Well i guess Denmark isn't all that strange a place to come across these. Mads Lange was probably the most famous Dane who lived and traded in Indonesia (mostly in Bali) and he left quite a legacy behind him.
These all look very interesting Michael. I hope to have a more detailed look later. Thanks for showing.
BTW, feel free to upload more photos onto this site. That way we won't have to worry whether Kampungnet is up or not and we will also have these images in our data base as well.

Flavio · 31st October 2006, 02:29 PM

Hi Michael, all these pieces are beautiful, but the kalis is very elegant!!! Congratulations dear friend

VVV · 31st October 2006, 02:44 PM

Thanks David and Flavio,

Yes Mads Lange was one of the first but several other Danes also visited the Archipelago.
When you see how many pictures I have on Kampungnet maybe you agree it's better to only upload a sample of each on the forum for those interested?

Look forward to your comments and corrections.

Michael

David · 31st October 2006, 03:01 PM

Oh, Michael, i wasn't suggesting you upload ALL of them.

Just a few of each, maybe an overall of the blade and a detail for instance.

I also agree that the Kalis is beautiful. Given it's greneng pattern and the very Indonesian sheath i wonder about the Sulu attribution.

Ian · 31st October 2006, 03:52 PM

Michael:

That Kalis Sulu is beautiful. The ivory kakatua is considerably smaller than most. Do you have any idea where this one originated? I'm wondering if it came from Brunei or Malaysia because it is somewhat atypical for a traditional Moro kris.

Lovely pieces all.

Ian.

31st October 2006, 11:12 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Keris found in Denmark I just updated my collection pages with 5 Keris I found when in Denmark earlier this Fall. The first 3 actually were found in a seller's junkbox. All comments appreciated. Keris Terengganu Pipit Teleng http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php Keris Bugis Sampir Penghulu (Sumatran or Malaysian?) http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php Keris Sajen Luk http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php Keris Bali with painted sheath and unusual hilt. http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php Kalis Taluseko Sulu with Javanese resembling sheath http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php I hope the Kampungnet database doesn't go down again like yesterday... Michael Attached Images Last edited by VVV; 31st October 2006 at 11:28 AM. Reason: added pictures

31st October 2006, 02:07 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,100	Well i guess Denmark isn't all that strange a place to come across these. Mads Lange was probably the most famous Dane who lived and traded in Indonesia (mostly in Bali) and he left quite a legacy behind him. These all look very interesting Michael. I hope to have a more detailed look later. Thanks for showing. BTW, feel free to upload more photos onto this site. That way we won't have to worry whether Kampungnet is up or not and we will also have these images in our data base as well.

31st October 2006, 02:29 PM	#3
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi Michael, all these pieces are beautiful, but the kalis is very elegant!!! Congratulations dear friend

31st October 2006, 02:44 PM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks David and Flavio, Yes Mads Lange was one of the first but several other Danes also visited the Archipelago. When you see how many pictures I have on Kampungnet maybe you agree it's better to only upload a sample of each on the forum for those interested? Look forward to your comments and corrections. Michael

31st October 2006, 03:01 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,100	Oh, Michael, i wasn't suggesting you upload ALL of them. Just a few of each, maybe an overall of the blade and a detail for instance. I also agree that the Kalis is beautiful. Given it's greneng pattern and the very Indonesian sheath i wonder about the Sulu attribution.

31st October 2006, 03:52 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,167	Michael: That Kalis Sulu is beautiful. The ivory kakatua is considerably smaller than most. Do you have any idea where this one originated? I'm wondering if it came from Brunei or Malaysia because it is somewhat atypical for a traditional Moro kris. Lovely pieces all. Ian.