A rare large priests club ‘Kinikini’ 

Fiji
Early 19th century
Carved from a single piece of wood probably ‘nokonoko' .Ancient bone inlay to the butt end. 
Length: 120 cm - 20cm across the face
Provenance: Ex U.K. private collection
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It is thought that these were held by hierarchical individuals in battle as a form of insignia or standard and were used as a parrying weapon to deflect spears and missiles. 
The ‘eye’ motif on this club would signify that it had become named and the ‘vessel' for certain Gods. 

PRESENTED BY:
Adam Prout