No. 10763509
Complete set of shaman tools, Hmong – Laos – 19th/20th century
No. 10763509
Complete set of shaman tools, Hmong – Laos – 19th/20th century
A rare and complete set of Hmong shaman tools, consisting of the gong, which is struck by a helper. Two divining sticks, used by the shaman to communicate with the spirits. A ritual knife/rattle and two finger bells.
Material: iron, bamboo, copper.
Gong diameter: 22 cm.
Rattle diameter: 23 cm.
The ceremonial knife (the rattle), the gong and the finger bells date to the 19th century.
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