Some of my Aceh favorites :)

[erikscollectables]

Hi Detlef,

Probably these types of boxes were used in a wider area. I know this one was actually collected in Aceh. Here a picture of mine (a version with low silver content - most are brass) in a page of the book Indonesia - discovery of the past (about famous expeditions and the collections that came from there). The page is with a similair box collected in the central Sumatra expedition of 1873. I think the decoration style if typical of Sumatra.

Regards, Erik

Originally Posted by Sajen

Erik, very nice collection you have there and a lovely display you have arranged.
What come in my mind direct: I have collected several sirih boxes on Halmahera and some have the same look like yours. I have seen the same style also in antique shops in Makassar.

Regards,

Detlef

[Sajen]

Hi Eric, I think that I own one with a similar decoration but don't know in the moment where I have stored it.
A other possibility is that these boxes are produced maybe in Sumatra and traded all over the archipelago, who knows?

Regards,

Detlef

[erikscollectables]

Probably you are right - much was traded - also very visible in many keris and North Sumatra was a very important trading post from the 16th century onward.

That is what you get when your interest is very broad - more items than space

Erik

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Eric, I think that I own one with a similar decoration but don't know in the moment where I have stored it.
A other possibility is that these boxes are produced maybe in Sumatra and traded all over the archipelago, who knows?

Regards,

Detlef

[erikscollectables]

And here some more Aceh pieces Gajo and Batak will take some time and come later.

*Sikin peusangan with ivory cross piece
*Sikin panjang with double crown - sheath covered in red coloured leather and silver strips (period repair to strenghten the probably cracked sheath)
* Photo of officer and nco of the KNIL with Atjeh medal and KvK - around 1880 - famous bamboo hats on the table
*Military Order of William 3rd Class (one of the 400 awarded since 1815)
*Peudeung with golden top (and enamel and inlaid with diamonds) same as in my new avatar
*Background - rattan shield with remains of the cotton covering visible and a silver bowl

Regards, Erik

[Battara]

Beautiful! Love the gold and diamond work they did in Aceh!

[kai]

Thanks again, Erik - gorgeous!

Beautiful! Love the gold and diamond work they did in Aceh!

I'm with you, Jose! (including suasa, silver, enamel, stones, akar bahar, ivories, etc.)

Just don't overlook the amazing iron/steel work as well as superb wood/horn carving done on the high-end pieces as well as most "average" examples...

Regards,
Kai

[erikscollectables]

And now finally some Gajo pieces - two rare rencong and one keris on a background of a so called Aceh coat (semi official military coat) of an officer with a miniature Military Order of William 4th class. Photo of a military patrol in the Gajo area and an ivory gajo keris handle.

Regards, Erik

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by erikscollectables

And here some more Aceh pieces Gajo and Batak will take some time and come later.

I'm really looking forward to your next wonderfull display!
Really great all those rare beautiful pieces in a display like these.
Also a nice old picture.

Kind regards,
Maurice

[Sajen]

Very nice and outstanding collection you have. Gorgeous Peudeung!

[Jentayu]

Beautiful pieces you got there, erik. That would be my next "target" of Aceh pieces to add into my collection. I can just drool by just looking at those fine pieces of yours.