THE KRIS A PASSION FROM INDONESIA
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The kris
A passion from Indonesia
By Jean Greffioz
I believe I have the last few English language copies available in the world of this book for sale. Each are numbered and signed by the author. Only 120 English copies were made.
The author has this to say about the book:
“This book has been written “by a kris enthusiast for fellow enthusiasts and collectors”, and it constitutes the final step of my project to assemble and present a collection of the various types of Indonesian krisses, kris hilts, and other short daggers from Indonesia. I started this difficult task in 1994 during my work assignment in Kalimantan (Borneo) and completed it at the end of 2007. The collection presented in this book includes about 160 krisses, 100 separate hilts, and 40 short daggers from the main Indonesian islands, which are shown on more than 260 colour pictures and figures. Contrary to some kris books describing museum pieces, you will only find krisses purchased from the open antiques market and within the financial capabilities of most collectors.
The book includes detailed information about the kris history, description per area of origin, classification of Javanese blades (shape and damascene), types of sheaths & hilts, and a purchasing guide. It is not another Kris Encyclopaedia, but I am hopeful that both beginners and seasoned kris collectors will find some interest in reading it, and learn something about the subject or their collections .....” New and unused condition, soft cover, 8 ¼” x 11 1/2”, 188 pages and 263 color photos. First printing, published in 2008 by Jean Greffioz.
PRICE: $95.00
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