Hello Maurice,
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				In the MOP you can see dots which probably holds the MOP. I don't know which material they are made of. Some have the colour of the wooden pommel (but more shiny) and other dots looks like MOP.
			
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 I'd agree that the wooden pins are for attaching the MOP as well as being decorative... 
Noticeably lighter pins would probably be bone, I guess. Repairs?
Regards,
Kai