Collecting:- opinions sought

[Jean]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

This man's approach to the keris was absolutely Javanese in nature, and would probably not be understood by anybody who was not absolutely traditional Javanese. It would certainly not be understood by the new wave of Indonesian collectors who address the keris as an art object. I most sincerely doubt that any collector from any western environment would even be aware of the existence of the foundation upon which the deceased gentleman constructed his collection:- this collection is a product of the Javanese environment.

Hello Alan,
I feel puzzled by this "absolutely traditional Javanese" approach to kris collecting, can you tell us more about it? It would help us to get a glimpse of the Javanese mind and culture.
Best regards

[A. G. Maisey]

Sorry Jean, not in public.

This matter deals with a man for whom I have a great deal of respect who has now passed to another realm, his personal preferences should not be aired in public