The is one several nearly identical odd-shaped, bent figure eights. Here are several that I have collected:

Image Eight Chouinard, Version A	Image Eight Chouinard, Version B	Image Eight Chouinard, Version C	Image Eight Faders, Version C	Image Eight Frendo, Version B

The bend allows these eights to be rigged two ways with differing amounts of friction. The rope hole is shorter than normal, so the high friction position may provide too much friction on stiff or muddy ropes. The short overall length and sharp bends makes this eight rather "grabby" when using the high friction arrangement on sandy ropes.

None of these eights have slots for sticht-type belaying, and their round eyes are not designed for that purpose.