Fijian Cannibal Fork Fiji Tribal Carved Wood Chief Art Ceremonial  NWT

Measures approximately 14.5" tall x 2" wide.

The head of the community, chiefs, and priests, were considered too holy to touch food. For this reason, attendants to the ceremony had to feed them with those precious wooden forks with which they would pick the roasted flesh. Considered one of the most sacred relics of each tribe, these forks were kept in the Spirit House and were only used during cannibal ceremonies.

Thank you for looking!