I agree with my fellows here. Not from Java, but the Philippines. This is definitely meant as a Moro kris. The Indonesian keris look a bit different. My guess is that it's purpose is just as descibed by Cato. I wouldn't think it was intended to be a practice sword because all that detail would be unnecessary for such usage. Also seems to have a bit of an edge which would only chip considerably in sparring.
I'm afraid you won't get a value estimate here as it is against forum policy to make such evaluations.
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