Keris Coteng

maxbliss888 · 10th July 2015, 03:54 PM

Nice pair from a collector

maxbliss888 · 22nd July 2015, 03:36 PM

My friends Keris

Sajen · 23rd July 2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by maxbliss888

My friends Keris

Great pieces, lucky owner!

Can we see the blades?

Regards,
Detlef

maxbliss888 · 24th July 2015, 05:24 AM

I think I must have seen 80% of the Coteng in Thailand from my interaction with the fellow Thai collectors. Many of the Thai collectors are not selling their Coteng and Keris as these antique ones are hard to find now.

Photos

maxbliss888 · 24th July 2015, 06:52 AM

Another collector's Coteng

Jean · 24th July 2015, 08:34 AM

Thanks Max. From my Indonesian kris collector's perspective, the beauty of these krisses is the hilt and the scabbard to a lesser degree but the blades are not very impressive .

Regards

maxbliss888 · 24th July 2015, 10:43 AM

I think the beauty of the Coteng lies in its history and the legacy of the Patanni Sultanate, that is no longer around.

Given then fact that the 4 Northern Malay states are now part of Thailand after British decision in 1909, with the integration and assimilation into the Thai culture and religion, many of the old traditions are slowly fading away. In fact, the Coteng Keris has become so rare that one hardly see it in the market and only in the collectors hands. Keris has become a lost art in Southern Thailand.

For those who love the nice blade, my guess is that the Keris from Indonesia may be a better option. For me, since I am working and staying in Thailand, my love for the Coteng lies in the fact that it is Thailand specific keris plus not many of these survive given the harsh environment here. Moreover, those Keris that I see are with collectors or families who keep them as family heirloom and heritage.

Just my 2 cents..

10th July 2015, 03:54 PM	#1
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Coating from Southrn Thai Nice pair from a collector Attached Images

22nd July 2015, 03:36 PM	#2
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Coteng My friends Keris Attached Images

24th July 2015, 05:24 AM	#4
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Coteng I think I must have seen 80% of the Coteng in Thailand from my interaction with the fellow Thai collectors. Many of the Thai collectors are not selling their Coteng and Keris as these antique ones are hard to find now. Photos Attached Images

24th July 2015, 06:52 AM	#5
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Coteng Another collector's Coteng Attached Images

24th July 2015, 10:43 AM	#7
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Coteng I think the beauty of the Coteng lies in its history and the legacy of the Patanni Sultanate, that is no longer around. Given then fact that the 4 Northern Malay states are now part of Thailand after British decision in 1909, with the integration and assimilation into the Thai culture and religion, many of the old traditions are slowly fading away. In fact, the Coteng Keris has become so rare that one hardly see it in the market and only in the collectors hands. Keris has become a lost art in Southern Thailand. For those who love the nice blade, my guess is that the Keris from Indonesia may be a better option. For me, since I am working and staying in Thailand, my love for the Coteng lies in the fact that it is Thailand specific keris plus not many of these survive given the harsh environment here. Moreover, those Keris that I see are with collectors or families who keep them as family heirloom and heritage. Just my 2 cents..

24th July 2015, 08:34 AM	#6
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Thanks Max. From my Indonesian kris collector's perspective, the beauty of these krisses is the hilt and the scabbard to a lesser degree but the blades are not very impressive . Regards