{"product_id":"fijian-totokia","title":"Fijian Totokia War Club (Beaked Battle Hammer)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eFijian Totokia\u003c\/strong\u003e—often referred to as the \u003cem\u003epineapple club\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ebeaked battle hammer\u003c\/em\u003e—is a masterwork of Oceanic weaponry, admired for both its deadly efficiency and symbolic prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from dense hardwood, Vesi \/ Ironwood, the Totokia is instantly recognisable by its \u003cstrong\u003espiked spherical head\u003c\/strong\u003e and long projecting \u003cstrong\u003ebeak-like spike\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to puncture and crush the skull of an opponent in battle. Despite its brutal functionality, it was equally valued as a \u003cstrong\u003estatus symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried by high-ranking warriors and chiefs as a mark of power and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of this example\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent patina\u003c\/strong\u003e: a deep, lustrous surface acquired over time, testifying to its age and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional form\u003c\/strong\u003e: the rounded spiked head, often mistakenly linked to the pineapple, is in fact inspired by the fruit of the pandanus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance of form and function\u003c\/strong\u003e: both a weapon of war and a ceremonial object of prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable examples are preserved in major institutions including the \u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art (New York)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseum of Fine Arts (Boston)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eAuckland Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, underscoring the Totokia’s importance as one of Fiji’s most iconic weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its historical reality, the Totokia has even entered popular culture: its distinctive form is said to have inspired the weapons of the Tusken Raiders in George Lucas’ \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this fine Totokia—with its superb patina—stands as both a striking collector’s piece and a lasting testament to Fijian craftsmanship, martial tradition, and artistic imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collection ON20","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52005583257937,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/0W2A6083.webp?v=1759154622","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/fijian-totokia","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}