My Bugis keris

A. G. Maisey · 21st October 2016, 09:56 PM

Green, I know I've commented in the past on Bugis and other keris from outside the Jawa/Bali nexus, however, I believe that my comments would not have addressed the aspects of those keris that are concerned with classification and naming.

Most collectors of keris, especially beginning collectors of keris, seem to be extremely interested in names and classifications. Where keris from outside Jawa are concerned, I have little to offer in this regard.

Moreover, if I were to comment as I would wish to comment, I would alienate too many people, as I have sometimes done in the past. Under these circumstances it is best to say nothing.

21st October 2016, 09:56 PM	#33
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,019	Green, I know I've commented in the past on Bugis and other keris from outside the Jawa/Bali nexus, however, I believe that my comments would not have addressed the aspects of those keris that are concerned with classification and naming. Most collectors of keris, especially beginning collectors of keris, seem to be extremely interested in names and classifications. Where keris from outside Jawa are concerned, I have little to offer in this regard. Moreover, if I were to comment as I would wish to comment, I would alienate too many people, as I have sometimes done in the past. Under these circumstances it is best to say nothing.