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Originally Posted by BluErf
More likely the keris 'designers' took a leaf out of the Malay World practices in their continuous 'search' for new and exotic designs! 
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Haha.. perhaps..
Regarding the Javanese culture, I agree with what Alan said. There are many collectors outside Java, collecting Javanese pieces.. whom perhaps does not conform to the strict Javanese culture and traditions.. I'm not saying that this practice is ok, but perhaps outside Java, anything goes.. even in other parts of Indonesia, like Sumatra and other remote location..