Anthony, that statement is far, far too broad.
Keris are and were worn in different ways for different situations. I do not understand the "social status" reference, there are too many things to consider to just say "social status". The whole passage needs to be put into context, in a place, at a time, and with a whole lot of qualifications.
Then there is the mention of a "bride". Yes, when a woman marries, her father will often give a keris to his new son-in-law, but "bride"? What are talking about here? First wife, second wife, third, fourth? Senior wife, junior wife? Or all of them? And under what conditions?
The passage you have stated is a very broad simplification, it is not inaccurate, but neither is it correct.
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