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Yao Shaman s Dragon Wand, c. 1900

$280
£211.47
€244.29
CA$394.48
A$422.49
CHF 227.13
MX$5,131.37
NOK 2,869.86
SEK 2,627.57
DKK 1,825.26

About the Item

This curious wooden talisman is a 19th century Taoist shaman's wand, attributed to the Yao people of southern China and Vietnam. Wielded by shaman priests as part of ritual ceremonies, the wand features a carving of the Pan Hu at one end, the part-dragon, part-dog creature at the root of the Yao origin myth. The carved Pan Hu clutches a small square pedestal, a surface that doubled as an incense stand when not held in the hand.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YUN00311stDibs: LU820046999632

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