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Pangeran Datu · 24th April 2007, 01:53 PM

Hello Ron,
Welcome to the forum.

I recognised the '28(?) Vorhout and couldn't resist a comment.

First of all, I believe that this forum doesn't give price evaluations. (perhaps someone will correct me if I'm wrong), Having said that however, I believe that you are quite welcome to do so via a PM.

Regarding the sale and price, I agree entirely with Javagolok. Furthermore, I would view the piece as a PUSAKA/heirloom (no matter what its condition) and would try to preserve and maintain it in a manner befitting an item of that status. I wouldn't part with it unless absolutely necessary.(One man's junk, another man's treasure?).

BTW ... The item was made in the town of Tjikeroeh (now Cikeruh, meaning 'murky water'), Parahyangan (more familiar to the Dutch as Preanger),West Java, Indonesia. The town no longer makes such edged weapons. So, if nothing else, you have a piece of history.

As for the 'bird's head' tip, the Sunda people (who made these items), refer to it as a form of Sanggul (loosely translated=hairpiece/bun). In other areas, it may be referred to as a Makara (sea-monster's head) form.

'Nuff said.

Once again, welcome to the forum

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groet.

David · 24th April 2007, 02:39 PM

Pangeran is correct, we don't do price appraisals here, but as he suggests, you might get an estimate through private messaging. I also agree that if this had belonged to my grandfather i would keep it in the family.

24th April 2007, 01:53 PM	#1
Pangeran Datu Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 79	Hello Ron, Welcome to the forum. I recognised the '28(?) Vorhout and couldn't resist a comment. First of all, I believe that this forum doesn't give price evaluations. (perhaps someone will correct me if I'm wrong), Having said that however, I believe that you are quite welcome to do so via a PM. Regarding the sale and price, I agree entirely with Javagolok. Furthermore, I would view the piece as a PUSAKA/heirloom (no matter what its condition) and would try to preserve and maintain it in a manner befitting an item of that status. I wouldn't part with it unless absolutely necessary.(One man's junk, another man's treasure?). BTW ... The item was made in the town of Tjikeroeh (now Cikeruh, meaning 'murky water'), Parahyangan (more familiar to the Dutch as Preanger),West Java, Indonesia. The town no longer makes such edged weapons. So, if nothing else, you have a piece of history. As for the 'bird's head' tip, the Sunda people (who made these items), refer to it as a form of Sanggul (loosely translated=hairpiece/bun). In other areas, it may be referred to as a Makara (sea-monster's head) form. 'Nuff said. Once again, welcome to the forum. groet. Last edited by Pangeran Datu; 24th April 2007 at 02:06 PM.

24th April 2007, 02:39 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Pangeran is correct, we don't do price appraisals here, but as he suggests, you might get an estimate through private messaging. I also agree that if this had belonged to my grandfather i would keep it in the family.