Pan Hung is a Taoist mythical, composite beast: Dragon, Tiger, Dog. This particular wand is dominantly Dragon. It is typically used for calling spiritual powers and for fending off evil spirits, especially at funeral rites, and to wave over items to be burned, as a way of sending the offerings to the ancestors. The slot on the underside is for mounting on a wall when not in use.
Age: Mid-Late 19th Century
Origin: Nung People, Dong Hy District, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam
Material: Wood, Pigment
Size: 18" x 1" x 4"