Fijian Kinikini Chief’s Club
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TitleFijian Kinikini Chief's Club
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LocationFiji
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Date18th to 19th century
- Size115cm (L) x 31cm (W)
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PricePrice on application
This Fijian club is referred to as a Kinikini. In “Fijian Weapons and Warfare” by Fergus Clunie the club is descibed as ” A club very broad with a head shaped rather like a shield , more ornamental than offensive. The kinikini is of special interest as several old accounts refer to it specifically as a chief’s club, that was carried as a symbol of rank and authority. The kinikini was also carried by priests and used in religious ceremonies. If ever used in battle it was the cutting edge of the clubs blade which would do the damage, the chief using the kinikini to cleaver the man down. This club includes custom metal stand
Provenance
James Davidson – 1960s
Joan and Robert Rowland 1960s-2011
Sothebys Australia Oct 2011 Lot 11
P.O.A
This Fijian club is referred to as a Kinikini. In “Fijian Weapons and Warfare” by Fergus Clunie the club is descibed as ” A club very broad with a head shaped rather like a shield , more ornamental than offensive. The kinikini is of special interest as several old accounts refer to it specifically as a chief’s club, that was carried as a symbol of rank and authority. The kinikini was also carried by priests and used in religious ceremonies. If ever used in battle it was the cutting edge of the clubs blade which would do the damage, the chief using the kinikini to cleaver the man down. This club includes custom metal stand
Provenance
James Davidson – 1960s
Joan and Robert Rowland 1960s-2011
Sothebys Australia Oct 2011 Lot 11
P.O.A
