Yao Priest's Or Shaman's Ritual Rattle And Dagger

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 19th C. Paper on wood, horse hair. The lines across the cheeks and forehead indicate the mask represents someone of advanced age. Yao masks were typically

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 19th C. Carved wood, horse hair. Worn or held during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits. Size: 17'' x 6'' x 4'' (43 x 15 x 10 cm).

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 20th C. Carved wood. Worn or held during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits. Size: 17'' x 5'' x 3'' (43 x 13 x 8 cm).

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Full length tunic robe open at front, deep side slits constructed of coarse cotton tabby cloth with silk embroidered panels on two front sections and solid b

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Full length tunic robe open at front, deep side slits. Constructed of coarse cotton tabby cloth with silk embroidered panels on two front sections and solid

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Open full length tunic robe of coarse cotton tabby cloth with panels forming two front sections and solid back; sides and ends left unfinished, raw edges. Em

An old and exceptional Yao priest’s cotton robe embroidered with silk, Laos or China, 19th century. Size: 50'' x 40.5'' (127 x 103 cm). The use of negative space in the presentation of the face

2 Yao horsehair hats including a priest's ritual hat, Guangxi, China and Lantien man's woven horsehair hat, southern China, circa 1900. Sizes: 1) 3.5'' x 6'' (9 x 15 cm); 2) 7.5'' x 7.75'' (19 x 20 cm

Two rare Yao shaman's carved woodblock stamps used in traditional rituals by shamans. They would be inked with red/terracota ink to represent blood, for printing a prayer. The message would ascend to

5 Paper Yao Priest Masks. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate a deity for a specific ritual. Early 20th c. Each Size: 9'' x 7.5'' (23 x 19 cm).

3 Paper Yao Priest Masks, South China, early 20th c. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate deity for a specific ritual. Largest Size: 15'' x 13'' (38 x 33 cm).

Rare Nepalese Himalayan shaman drum, circa 1920s, the large hide covered surfaces and wood shell mounted on a carved handle in the form of a Tibetan phurba, or three sided ritual dagger; most likely f

2 Yao Priest Printing Blocks and Handmade and hand lettered instructional book, N. Vietnam. Printing blocks were used to print money to be burned during rituals. South China. Size: 8.5'' x 6'', 22 x 1

A large Tibetan gilt bronze ritual dagger called Phurba. Phurba is used in Buddhism mainly by shamans. The dagger has three main symbols: at the bottom of the handle is a set of three faces representi

Tibetan ritual nicely patinated iron dagger called Phurba. Phurba is a ritual knife used in Buddhism mainly by shamans. The knife has three main symbols: at the base of the handle is a set of three fa

Ca. 1970s, Fantastic carved and inlaid walrus ivory fancy pipe, the image a serpent with a shaman on its back. The bowl, tip, dagger, and rattle are all removable. Very good condition, signed "Coyote.

Yao Child's Hat with protective amulet and Priest's accouterments worn during rituals, including a priest belt with embroidered talisman squares, 2 priest headbands, and 2 priest leggings. North Vietn

This is a Gorgeous older carved bamboo and rattan rattle from the Wai Wai Indians of the Amazon Jungle, Brazil, South America. The Wai Wai use such rattles in shamanic ritual and ceremonial dances. Th

Two Tibetan Shaman Goat Skin Drums, 20th c., one double with a carved wood dagger handle, the interior with a rattle; the second mounted with three wood sticks on all four sides, Double- H.- 27 in., W

Shaman's ceremonial coat, silk embroidery on cotton, Yao people, Guizhou, China. Size: 42.5'' x 31.5'' (108 x 80 cm).

The jade ritual ornament carved in the form of a dagger, with a stringing hole on the carved handle, the jade is of celadon yellow color tone with russet. Shang Dynasty period. Length: 12 1/2 in (31.8

Shaman's robe depicting Taoist heaven with celestial beings, embroidered silk on cotton, Yao people, Vietnam. Size: 43'' x 34'' (109 x 86 cm).

The jade ritual ornament carved in the form of a dagger, with a stringing hole on the carved handle, the jade is of white and brown color tone. Shang Dynasty period. Length: 13 in (33.0 cm) 商 &

Lelooska Family Shaman's Rattle length 15 x width 5 inches