What Will Happen

[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!

[silberschatzimsee]

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]

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]

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]

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

[CCUAL]

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]

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.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by machinist

... Having a good database would be of help if I suffered a theft also. ..

I think this is a must, by all means ...
Mine is composed of:

#
TYPE OF WEAPON
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBERS
MARKS/INSCRIPTIONS
SELLER
AGE
THOROUGHEST DESCRIPTION
PRICE BOUGHT
YEAR BOUGHT
HYPERLINK TO PHOTOS LIBRARY.

I have opted for price bought as i take it this is vital to register the actual value you paid for as then, eventually from there, you may build a theoretical selling price, depending on the context; in my case a price to loose, as i am no shrewd buyer at all.


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