Author: KERIS -
Title: Oost-Indische Wapens. Published in:De Wapenverzamelaar, volume 1980.
Description: S.I., De Wapenverzamelaar, 1980. Original limp wrappers, stapled. pp.37-50. Many detailed black/white illustrations in text featuring various types of old Indonesian Keris, blades, shapes, handles, ganja, ukiran, handles, pamor motifs, including some other small indonesian weapons, footnotes. [Jaarschrift van de Vereniging van Nederlandse Wapenverzamelaars, 1980]. Dutch language survey, reproduced from a 1900 unidentified publication, in which the Indonesian Keris and components is described in rather detail. No further references as to the original publication supplied. With other contributions on european weapens, which includes a 5pp. illustrated contribution describing the construction and metallurgy of a Japanese sword. Very fine copy of this annually published dutch journal on behalf of arms collectors.

Keywords: keris kris krissen blade shape handle ukiran ganja pamor weapons culture heritage tradition history indonesia europe japan southeastasia collecting collectibles