War club

Decorated war club from Fiji with a carved blade. Known as a kinikini, they were used by chiefs and priests. The blow was struck with the side of the weapon. Formerly in the collections of the London Missionary Society.

Object Details

ID: ZBA5521
Collection: World Cultures
Type: War club
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 45 mm x 1100 mm x 230 mm