What Will Happen

mariusgmioc · 19th March 2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I, or my heir/s have to find an auction house in NYC or someplace that specializes in ethno stuff.
Not much interest in the keris in my little corner of the world.

Why stick to "your corner of the world" these days?! You can put your keris collection up for sale with any major auction house dealing weapons. And the shipping charges are not prohibiting.

Green · 20th March 2017, 01:47 AM

i always wonder why there aren't more public or private museums specializing in ethnographic weapons. wouldn't it be great if collectors of specialized ethonographic weapons such as balatos, mandaus and keris build their own private museums?...

it may be costly to build one in more expensive countries but it is not so in countries of origin of these arms (particularly Indonesia and Malaysia). My guess is to build a decent museum will not cost more than 0.5 million usd in these two countries. I'd be happy to participate if anyone is interested as I've always dream of having my own private museum!

silberschatzimsee · 20th March 2017, 03:02 AM

The biggest issue would be the insurance and conservation.

@topic i would educate my famliy so that they know the monetary value should they try to sell it and dont get ripped off.
I on my own would never sell anything i love.
Ok if somebody offered me a obscene amount of cash i would reconsider it

mariusgmioc · 20th March 2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Green

i always wonder why there aren't more public or private museums specializing in ethnographic weapons. wouldn't it be great if collectors of specialized ethonographic weapons such as balatos, mandaus and keris build their own private museums?...

it may be costly to build one in more expensive countries but it is not so in countries of origin of these arms (particularly Indonesia and Malaysia). My guess is to build a decent museum will not cost more than 0.5 million usd in these two countries. I'd be happy to participate if anyone is interested as I've always dream of having my own private museum!

Actually there are such museums (or there is at least one)!

I visited one about two years ago, the NEKA ART MUSEUM in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. The museum features the private Keris collection of Mr. Neka and it is a "must see" for any Keris aficionado.

Green · 20th March 2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Actually there are such museums (or there is at least one)!

I visited one about two years ago, the NEKA ART MUSEUM in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. The museum features the private Keris collection of Mr. Neka and it is a "must see" for any Keris aficionado.

Yes, and I've been here twice. There is one in southern Thailand (on a smaller scale)...But would be good if we have more! to cater for specific kind of weapons of special interest to each museum owner... Neka for example caters chiefly to kemardikan Bali keris. I've yet so see any good mandau collections in any museums... would love it if someone would build a Dayak museum!

Sajen · 20th March 2017, 04:11 PM

It will be good to have a friend with knowledge to help my wife when I am gone!

CCUAL · 20th March 2017, 05:13 PM

When I started my collection I brought in a little side-kick with me, my 5 years old daughter. Now, even at young age, she's as enthusiastic as I am when it comes to this blades. She told me one time, don't worry dad, when you "kick the bucket! ", I will take care of our collections properly, I will place them in my home library for years and years to come for our family to enjoy, and when my time comes!.. but before it comes, I will mold my children or one of my children as their new care taker!

machinist · 21st March 2017, 03:02 AM

After a little talk with my brother I had planned to take pics and add notes as to what they are and might be worth and how best to dispose of each piece, some might do well on Ebay but others would need to go to a regular auction house.
Having a good database would be of help if I suffered a theft also.
I do think that getting rid of lesser pieces while still able to do so is best and pair down the collection.

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20th March 2017, 01:47 AM	#2
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 325	i always wonder why there aren't more public or private museums specializing in ethnographic weapons. wouldn't it be great if collectors of specialized ethonographic weapons such as balatos, mandaus and keris build their own private museums?... it may be costly to build one in more expensive countries but it is not so in countries of origin of these arms (particularly Indonesia and Malaysia). My guess is to build a decent museum will not cost more than 0.5 million usd in these two countries. I'd be happy to participate if anyone is interested as I've always dream of having my own private museum!

20th March 2017, 03:02 AM	#3
silberschatzimsee Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 90	The biggest issue would be the insurance and conservation. @topic i would educate my famliy so that they know the monetary value should they try to sell it and dont get ripped off. I on my own would never sell anything i love. Ok if somebody offered me a obscene amount of cash i would reconsider it

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	It will be good to have a friend with knowledge to help my wife when I am gone!

21st March 2017, 03:02 AM	#8
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	After a little talk with my brother I had planned to take pics and add notes as to what they are and might be worth and how best to dispose of each piece, some might do well on Ebay but others would need to go to a regular auction house. Having a good database would be of help if I suffered a theft also. I do think that getting rid of lesser pieces while still able to do so is best and pair down the collection.