ID please - Monkey hilt on klewang

[DaveA]

Hello all,

I've just received a klewang with this most interesting hilt. A monkey is clinging to the back of some type of monster, biting it.

I'm sure I've read about such hilts, but I cannot remember where or what.

Any thoughts about this hilt and/or the sword? (better pictures of sword soon)

Thank you.

Dave A.