DRAWING THE SWORD. AN ILLUSTRATED SURVEY OF INDONESIAN EDGED WEAPONS. (2 Volumes).

This publication reveals the passion of Karel Sirag and G.A.L. Bisseling and fulfils their wish to create a comprehensive survey of edged weapons originating from the Indonesian archipelago from 1000 CE on. These two aficionados not only clarify the differences between the vast number of such weapon types but also their similarities, use and history. Swords, knives, daggers, choppers, cutting utensils as well as ceremonial weapons are represented here. Lances, spears, clubs, bows, arrows and other non-edged weapons have been excluded. Two indices concerning individual names as well as the depicted weapons (the Visual Index) have been included thus enhancing the expertise of, for instance, collectors, auction house employees, museum staff members and art dealers. Standard work on the subject with over 1950 drawings. Based on the weight of these 2 volumes (6 kg.), the shipping costs consist of: inside the Netherlands: 10 euro; to the European Union: 25,00 euro; to the UK: 38,00 euro; to the USA: 85,00 euro; to Australia: 125,00 euro; to Japan: 105,00 euro; to Singapore and Malaysia: 85,00 euro. For questions as to freight rates concerning destinations not mentioned here, please contact info@ethnographicartbooks.com first.