Keris found in Denmark

David · 31st October 2006, 03:07 PM

Well i guess Denmark isn't all that strange a place to come across these. Mads Lange was probably the most famous Dane who lived and traded in Indonesia (mostly in Bali) and he left quite a legacy behind him.
These all look very interesting Michael. I hope to have a more detailed look later. Thanks for showing.
BTW, feel free to upload more photos onto this site. That way we won't have to worry whether Kampungnet is up or not and we will also have these images in our data base as well.

Flavio · 31st October 2006, 03:29 PM

Hi Michael, all these pieces are beautiful, but the kalis is very elegant!!! Congratulations dear friend

VVV · 31st October 2006, 03:44 PM

Thanks David and Flavio,

Yes Mads Lange was one of the first but several other Danes also visited the Archipelago.
When you see how many pictures I have on Kampungnet maybe you agree it's better to only upload a sample of each on the forum for those interested?

Look forward to your comments and corrections.

Michael

David · 31st October 2006, 04:01 PM

Oh, Michael, i wasn't suggesting you upload ALL of them.

Just a few of each, maybe an overall of the blade and a detail for instance.

I also agree that the Kalis is beautiful. Given it's greneng pattern and the very Indonesian sheath i wonder about the Sulu attribution.

Ian · 31st October 2006, 04:52 PM

Michael:

That Kalis Sulu is beautiful. The ivory kakatua is considerably smaller than most. Do you have any idea where this one originated? I'm wondering if it came from Brunei or Malaysia because it is somewhat atypical for a traditional Moro kris.

Lovely pieces all.

Ian.

VVV · 31st October 2006, 05:05 PM

Thanks Ian,

I suspect that it maybe could come from NW Borneo based on the motifs on the silver band. But that's just a guess and I still think it's Sulu.
Please convince me if that's not the case?

David,

Here are some additional blade pictures. They are in the same order as above. In case you want to watch them "the proper way" please go to Kampungnet or turn them in your viewer.

Michael

PS Something strange happened when uploading?
The order is now Sajen, Bugis, Terengganu, Bali and Sulu(?).

Flavio · 31st October 2006, 05:12 PM

Well, also the bali is wonderful!!!

VVV · 30th November 2006, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Michael:

That Kalis Sulu is beautiful. The ivory kakatua is considerably smaller than most. Do you have any idea where this one originated? I'm wondering if it came from Brunei or Malaysia because it is somewhat atypical for a traditional Moro kris.

Lovely pieces all.

Ian.

Ian,

I have been doing some research on this Kris but no success so far.
Maybe it is from Malaysia as you suggest?
I found this illustration (blew up the relevant part of it) of Sultan Abdullah and chiefs of Perak from 1878.

Michael

31st October 2006, 05:05 PM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Ian, I suspect that it maybe could come from NW Borneo based on the motifs on the silver band. But that's just a guess and I still think it's Sulu. Please convince me if that's not the case? David, Here are some additional blade pictures. They are in the same order as above. In case you want to watch them "the proper way" please go to Kampungnet or turn them in your viewer. Michael PS Something strange happened when uploading? The order is now Sajen, Bugis, Terengganu, Bali and Sulu(?). Attached Images Last edited by VVV; 31st October 2006 at 05:17 PM. Reason: Something went wrong with the upload

31st October 2006, 03:07 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Well i guess Denmark isn't all that strange a place to come across these. Mads Lange was probably the most famous Dane who lived and traded in Indonesia (mostly in Bali) and he left quite a legacy behind him. These all look very interesting Michael. I hope to have a more detailed look later. Thanks for showing. BTW, feel free to upload more photos onto this site. That way we won't have to worry whether Kampungnet is up or not and we will also have these images in our data base as well.

31st October 2006, 03:29 PM	#2
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi Michael, all these pieces are beautiful, but the kalis is very elegant!!! Congratulations dear friend

31st October 2006, 03:44 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks David and Flavio, Yes Mads Lange was one of the first but several other Danes also visited the Archipelago. When you see how many pictures I have on Kampungnet maybe you agree it's better to only upload a sample of each on the forum for those interested? Look forward to your comments and corrections. Michael

31st October 2006, 04:01 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Oh, Michael, i wasn't suggesting you upload ALL of them. Just a few of each, maybe an overall of the blade and a detail for instance. I also agree that the Kalis is beautiful. Given it's greneng pattern and the very Indonesian sheath i wonder about the Sulu attribution.

31st October 2006, 04:52 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	Michael: That Kalis Sulu is beautiful. The ivory kakatua is considerably smaller than most. Do you have any idea where this one originated? I'm wondering if it came from Brunei or Malaysia because it is somewhat atypical for a traditional Moro kris. Lovely pieces all. Ian.

31st October 2006, 05:12 PM	#7
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Well, also the bali is wonderful!!!