This hilt form is usually done in kerbau horn, when it has been done in Solo the carver will usually intend it to be a representation of the Rojomolo, the spirit of the Bengawan Solo (Solo River). However, it can be intended to be any spirit world form, any mythical form, or none at all.
This is an explanation given to me by several hilt carvers in Solo during the 1970's & 1980's.
As with many of these things, only the carver would have known the true answer.
Actually this particular hilt looks like the product of an owner of the pedang, not somethng done by a professional carver.
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