Apropos display

Gavin Nugent · 19th May 2010, 05:58 AM

Thank you for sharing.

Cultural etiquette in many facets of weapons collecting is I know very important. Having bought several Katana of late I have been reading a great deal on the correct way to handle and view blades in viewings and exhibitions. I am sure the community at large will benefit from this knowledge shared above as it has the possibility to be to the detriment of personal relationships and developments with others who have cultural and spiritual connections to the Keris.
A couple of questions though, by default, through the number of curves, does this display etiquette extend to all countries that Keris are found?
Is there a correct process/protocol that should be adopted when handling the Keris itself in the company of others?

Gav

A. G. Maisey · 19th May 2010, 08:47 AM

I cannot speak for all countries where we find the keris, I can only speak for Jawa.

Yes, protocols do exist, but I will not get involved in explanations here, it would take too long, and is too open to misunderstanding.

In a western context, common western weapons etiquette is probably good enough. If you find you have need of Javanese etiquette, I'm sure that you will be coached by somebody on the spot before you embarrass anybody.

David · 19th May 2010, 03:45 PM

I have no doubt that what you say here is correct Alan, but i have seen Javanese Blawong designed specifically to hold two keris. Is there some special purpose or significance to these?

19th May 2010, 05:58 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thank you for Sharing Thank you for sharing. Cultural etiquette in many facets of weapons collecting is I know very important. Having bought several Katana of late I have been reading a great deal on the correct way to handle and view blades in viewings and exhibitions. I am sure the community at large will benefit from this knowledge shared above as it has the possibility to be to the detriment of personal relationships and developments with others who have cultural and spiritual connections to the Keris. A couple of questions though, by default, through the number of curves, does this display etiquette extend to all countries that Keris are found? Is there a correct process/protocol that should be adopted when handling the Keris itself in the company of others? Gav

19th May 2010, 08:47 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	I cannot speak for all countries where we find the keris, I can only speak for Jawa. Yes, protocols do exist, but I will not get involved in explanations here, it would take too long, and is too open to misunderstanding. In a western context, common western weapons etiquette is probably good enough. If you find you have need of Javanese etiquette, I'm sure that you will be coached by somebody on the spot before you embarrass anybody.

19th May 2010, 03:45 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,228	I have no doubt that what you say here is correct Alan, but i have seen Javanese Blawong designed specifically to hold two keris. Is there some special purpose or significance to these?