Documentation of Indo-Malay collection

[VVV]

I have just finished my hobby project of documenting my collection of Keris and smaller blades (page 7 and 8) from mostly Indonesia. 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.php?set_albumName=albuq57&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[David]

Great Collection Michael! Most impressive. :)
I wouldn't want to move this thread to the keris forum because there are many other weapons in your collection, but you might want to post this link over there as well. :)

[VVV]

Thanks David,

But it's the comments I hope to get feedback on.
The weapons by themselves are just a reason for me to find out more about all the "why".

Michael

[CharlesS]

Not only some lovely pieces, but nicely documented, and now and excellent resouce.

THANKS Michael!

[VVV]

Thanks Charles,

It was the resource aspects I was hoping to achieve.
As well as forcing myself to start learning a bit of the basics about Keris.

Michael

[Mytribalworld]

Hi Michael,

nice work!
about the parang Ginah's, do you have the book " Sprit of wood" the art of malay woodcarving? a very nice work about woodcarving but also about malay kerisses and good information about parang ginahs with good pictures.

Arjan.

[VVV]

Thanks Arjan,

Yes, a great book.
I have used some quotes from it on the collection site.

Michael

[utami]

Nice collections, Michael :)

I love your kerambit collection's especially the small one :)
Thanks for share