I could be much more certain of my following comments were I to have this keris in my hand, however, here are my immediate impressions:-
1)--- blade is very recent Madura
2)--- hilt is recent Madura production
3)--- scabbard is an old one that has been reshaped to a sandang walikat form, and the piece of horn added to the top to allow perfect fitting of a blade that does not belong with this scabbard.
This appears to be a recent, high class and deliberate attempt to decieve.
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