Comments on my father's Keris

okhba3 · 11th July 2006, 04:59 AM

Hi Nechesh,
I have already seen the Keris myself a couple of times. Last time I saw it is about a year ago, that was when I started this thread. At the time my father would like to give the Keris to me, but I was going to move to Sydney, Australia and I'm afraid it will be difficult to bring the Keris with me. I supposed the Keris would be quarantined. Have you guys had any experience bringing a Keris with you by airplane?
I like the Keris myself but the problem is I cannot tell whether it is gold or copper because I don't have enough knowledge. My father is 73 years old and his eyesight capability is decreasing, so it's difficult to ask him to take a proper photograph. I probably should do it myself when I have time.

Mudi · 11th July 2006, 05:18 AM

In Indonesia we can fly with keris. If wrapped in sarong the pilot will take it up with him. After landing he will give you your keris.

For shipping usually a sealed wood box is need and then no problem. You can ask the big shipper like FEDX, TNT, and DHL about that.

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, 04:59 AM	#1
okhba3 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 10	Hi Nechesh, I have already seen the Keris myself a couple of times. Last time I saw it is about a year ago, that was when I started this thread. At the time my father would like to give the Keris to me, but I was going to move to Sydney, Australia and I'm afraid it will be difficult to bring the Keris with me. I supposed the Keris would be quarantined. Have you guys had any experience bringing a Keris with you by airplane? I like the Keris myself but the problem is I cannot tell whether it is gold or copper because I don't have enough knowledge. My father is 73 years old and his eyesight capability is decreasing, so it's difficult to ask him to take a proper photograph. I probably should do it myself when I have time.

11th July 2006, 05:18 AM	#2
Mudi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Makassar, (Ujung Pandang), Sulawesi, Indonesia Posts: 38	In Indonesia we can fly with keris. If wrapped in sarong the pilot will take it up with him. After landing he will give you your keris. For shipping usually a sealed wood box is need and then no problem. You can ask the big shipper like FEDX, TNT, and DHL about that.

11th July 2006, 09:28 AM	#3
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	#4
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.