Rare Fijian War Club (Totokia) - 51 cm

Discover a rare and powerful piece of Oceanic art and history with this (presumably) Fijian war club, locally known as a totokia. This is not an axe, but a masterfully crafted battle hammer, often referred to as the "pineapple club" or "beaked battle hammer" by early European collectors due to its distinctive shape.

This impressive tribal weapon is a testament to the specialized craftsmanship of 19th-century Fijian society. Crafted from dense, dark hardwood, the club features a characteristic, heavily weighted head with a sharp, beak-like protrusion, designed to deliver fatal blows and penetrate skulls. Such weapons were often reserved for elite warriors and chiefs, possessing significant ceremonial and spiritual meaning, known as mana.

The details of this specific piece, the length of the wooden part is approximately 51 cm and the iron part is 19.5 cm. show

Ethnographic weapons and antiques from the Pacific.