Yao Rattling Shaman's Dagger
Red Yao, Northern Vietnam
Iron, coins,bone and silver
early 20th century
16 in. Length ( 40.66 cm )
Inventory # 10390
$1650
From old Hanoi collection, The Red Yao in Vietnam reside NW of Hanoi. The primary religious practitioners are shaman-priest-exorcists Wonderful example with Chinese characters etched in the silver. Early example and quite good.