Documentation of my Keris and Indo-Malay wapon collection

VVV · 10th December 2006, 10:42 PM

I have just finished my hobby project of documenting my collection of Keris and Indo-Malay smaller blades (page 7 and 8).
I have also included quotes from different old sources to the different weapons.
As in all documentations I am sure that there are several errors.
But that's the advantage of the Internet, compared to static books, it's easier to correct the errors.
Please comment directly or send me a PM when you discover something wrong.
Maybe I will start with spears or swords in 2007...

Michael

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

BluErf · 17th December 2006, 05:00 AM

Hi Michael,

You have an impressive collection. I think you can consider setting up an antique enthnographic arms gallery, and enthusiasts/collectors would be most happy to visit to see the pieces up close.

VVV · 17th December 2006, 10:10 AM

Hi Kai Wee,

I already have had several galleries, by appointment only, for years now.

Unfortunately I had to limit the amount of exhibition walls after I got married.
For some reason my wife didn't like having swords in our bedroom?
When will you visit?

Michael

David · 17th December 2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

Unfortunately I had to limit the amount of exhibition walls after I got married.
For some reason my wife didn't like having swords in our bedroom?

Yours too, eh?

VVV · 18th December 2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Yours too, eh?

David,

Maybe our wives should have their own sub-forum?
Well, maybe not such a good idea anyway....

Kai Wee,

You're always welcome!

Michael

vogan · 23rd December 2006, 06:25 PM

I have greatly enjoyed browsing your museum sized collection. As a beginner I find the captions help me to focus my observations and increase my Keris vocabulary at the same time. It seems to take so much looking to begin attempting even the most basic judgments about possible origins, styles and quality that, for lack of readily accessible and affordable reference material, even a one sentence caption from a knowledgeable collector is of assistance to a newcomer. While I’ve found some of the basics, Frey, Solyom, van Duuren, and recently bit the bullet to send a Dutch bookshop over $300.00 (gasp!) for Tammens three volumes, I find myself scouring the net and this forum for tidbits of information. And to return to your collection, I also like the fine and detailed photographs, interesting close ups and conversational style of your descriptions. Posted collections like yours also become a helpful reference for collectors like myself hoping to learn more about my modest acquisitions.
Vogan

BluErf · 18th December 2006, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

Hi Kai Wee,

I already have had several galleries, by appointment only, for years now.

Unfortunately I had to limit the amount of exhibition walls after I got married.
For some reason my wife didn't like having swords in our bedroom?
When will you visit?

Michael

Hi Michael,

Thank you for the invitation. I'll see if I can work it into the honeymoon schedule for a couple of days in Sweden.

That would be in July or August next year.

10th December 2006, 10:42 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Documentation of my Keris and Indo-Malay weapon collection I have just finished my hobby project of documenting my collection of Keris and Indo-Malay smaller blades (page 7 and 8). I have also included quotes from different old sources to the different weapons. As in all documentations I am sure that there are several errors. But that's the advantage of the Internet, compared to static books, it's easier to correct the errors. Please comment directly or send me a PM when you discover something wrong. Maybe I will start with spears or swords in 2007... Michael http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php Last edited by VVV; 11th December 2006 at 08:56 PM. Reason: Corrected the link

17th December 2006, 10:10 AM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Hi Kai Wee, I already have had several galleries, by appointment only, for years now. Unfortunately I had to limit the amount of exhibition walls after I got married. For some reason my wife didn't like having swords in our bedroom? When will you visit? Michael Last edited by VVV; 17th December 2006 at 10:38 AM.

23rd December 2006, 06:25 PM	#6
vogan Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10	Hello VVV I have greatly enjoyed browsing your museum sized collection. As a beginner I find the captions help me to focus my observations and increase my Keris vocabulary at the same time. It seems to take so much looking to begin attempting even the most basic judgments about possible origins, styles and quality that, for lack of readily accessible and affordable reference material, even a one sentence caption from a knowledgeable collector is of assistance to a newcomer. While I’ve found some of the basics, Frey, Solyom, van Duuren, and recently bit the bullet to send a Dutch bookshop over $300.00 (gasp!) for Tammens three volumes, I find myself scouring the net and this forum for tidbits of information. And to return to your collection, I also like the fine and detailed photographs, interesting close ups and conversational style of your descriptions. Posted collections like yours also become a helpful reference for collectors like myself hoping to learn more about my modest acquisitions. Vogan

17th December 2006, 05:00 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hi Michael, You have an impressive collection. I think you can consider setting up an antique enthnographic arms gallery, and enthusiasts/collectors would be most happy to visit to see the pieces up close.