19th Century Yao Sacred Ceremonial Ritual Dagger.

19th Century Yao Sacred Ceremonial Ritual Dagger. Blade terminating in a U form cross guard, the handle hung with rings that function as a rattle, rust throughout. Red 'David howard Tribal Art' sticker; '1238A' catalogue sticker. Circa 1860. {Approximate dimensions: 25 3/4 inches long.}. Similar examples in 'The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand' by Jess Pourret, page 208; 'Peoples of the Golden Triangle' by Paul and Elaine Lewis, page 169. Condition: Rust and patina throuhgout.