Comments on my father's Keris

kai · 11th July 2006, 09:28 AM

Hello,

Australia has pretty tight weapon laws, so it may be wise to contact Alan Maisey who will be able to tell in detail what import requirements need to be met with.

However, the most problematic part will be the ivory hilt - you'll need a lot of time and paperwork (as well as associated fees) every time you want to cross an international border with it (of course, this also applies for shipping). I'd certainly didn't want to risk confiscation of a family pusaka...

Regards,
Kai

okhba3 · 16th July 2006, 03:55 PM

Thanks Mudi and Kai,
I guess I'll keep the Keris in Indonesia for now.

11th July 2006, 09:28 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello, Australia has pretty tight weapon laws, so it may be wise to contact Alan Maisey who will be able to tell in detail what import requirements need to be met with. However, the most problematic part will be the ivory hilt - you'll need a lot of time and paperwork (as well as associated fees) every time you want to cross an international border with it (of course, this also applies for shipping). I'd certainly didn't want to risk confiscation of a family pusaka... Regards, Kai

16th July 2006, 03:55 PM	#2
okhba3 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 10	Thanks Mudi and Kai, I guess I'll keep the Keris in Indonesia for now.