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: 22.25'' x 5.5'' x 2.5'' (57 x 14 x 6 cm) Height on Stand: 23.5" (60 cm). Provenance: Lee and Vichai Chinalai collection.