ANTIQUES SHOPS IN BALI

Naga Basuki · 23rd December 2004, 10:09 PM

Carlos,

On the way from the airport you will be asked by the taxi driver what you are looking for in Bali. If you tell him that you are looking for good quality edged weapons, he will reply in a conspiratory tone that he knows a man, an exiled aristocrat, who has a Royal Pusaka of great value and that poor man has fallen on hard times. You are very lucky that you chose to ride in his cab. He can take you there . . . .

I think that you get the picture. If you are looking for quality edged weapons, buy from a reputable dealer. I can recommend a few.

But while you are in Bali, buy a cheap edged weapon if it has a great story. Not an expensive one, the story won't be worth it. Don't get sucked in. These people are adept at selling "heirlooms."

I would suggest that you see all the tourist sights, particularly the "Barong and Rangda" dance, or street play.

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23rd December 2004, 10:09 PM	#3
Naga Basuki Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big old machine shop/foundry/warehouse in Atlanta GA USA Posts: 51	Carlos, On the way from the airport you will be asked by the taxi driver what you are looking for in Bali. If you tell him that you are looking for good quality edged weapons, he will reply in a conspiratory tone that he knows a man, an exiled aristocrat, who has a Royal Pusaka of great value and that poor man has fallen on hard times. You are very lucky that you chose to ride in his cab. He can take you there . . . . I think that you get the picture. If you are looking for quality edged weapons, buy from a reputable dealer. I can recommend a few. But while you are in Bali, buy a cheap edged weapon if it has a great story. Not an expensive one, the story won't be worth it. Don't get sucked in. These people are adept at selling "heirlooms." I would suggest that you see all the tourist sights, particularly the "Barong and Rangda" dance, or street play.