Yao priest's or shaman's ritual iron rattle and dagger, shaken and stabbed during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits, northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam or China, 19th c. Size: 21'' x 2.5'' x 1.75'' (53 x 6 x 4 cm) Height on Stand: 22.25" (57 cm). Provenance: Lee and Vichai Chinalai collection.