Question about black mandau

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Originally Posted by Godfried

Is this the "Aso" or maybe "Mata Kalong" or some other stylized creature? Thanks for your explanation.

Hello Godfried,

Another stunning mandau. Thanks for sharing.
The figure on the scabbard is different from what I have seen before.
Although the variation in carvings seems endless.

I think that is an aso figure. His head on the bottom side, and the mouth towards the left side.

But it also looks a bit like a prawn motif.

Best regards,
Willem