Some of my Aceh favorites :)

erikscollectables · 17th November 2010, 08:54 AM

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

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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 · 17th November 2010, 08:11 PM

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 · 17th November 2010, 09:04 PM

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

kai · 18th November 2010, 08:53 PM

Thanks again, Erik - gorgeous!

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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 · 16th January 2011, 09:49 AM

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 · 16th January 2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by erikscollectables

And now finally some Gajo pieces - two rare rencong and one keris on a background of a so calle 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 a ivory gajo keris handle.

Regards, Erik

Beautifull display Erik!

Regards,
Maurice

CharlesS · 16th January 2011, 04:50 PM

The peudeung is so beautifully mounted, and clearly a high status piece. May I ask if the blade is sturdier and more substantial than what is often seen on these??

Maurice · 17th November 2010, 09:43 PM

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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 · 17th November 2010, 09:57 PM

Very nice and outstanding collection you have. Gorgeous Peudeung!

Jentayu · 18th November 2010, 01:18 PM

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.

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erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	some more 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 Attached Images Last edited by erikscollectables; 17th November 2010 at 08:42 PM.*

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erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Gajo pieces 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 Attached Images Last edited by erikscollectables; 16th January 2011 at 10:42 AM.

17th November 2010, 09:04 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Beautiful! Love the gold and diamond work they did in Aceh!

16th January 2011, 04:50 PM	#7
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	The peudeung is so beautifully mounted, and clearly a high status piece. May I ask if the blade is sturdier and more substantial than what is often seen on these??

17th November 2010, 09:57 PM	#9
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Very nice and outstanding collection you have. Gorgeous Peudeung!

18th November 2010, 01:18 PM	#10
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	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.