Congratulation for your first keris. Yes !!! Beautiful indeed.
I think that is a Pattani keris typically originated from northern Malaysia (kelantan or Terengganu) or possibly southern Thailand. The dapur is Pandai Saras Luk 7.
Using some citrus acid from lime would do good to restore the blade (etch). Not much of rust observed there. No need for warangan (arsenic). I would not bother to make the end cap (or buntut) with fake ivory. If you can't find ivory, a good hardwood would also do good.
By the way the mendak is missing there. I leave the others to comment further. Overall, it is a nice piece.
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