Description: This is for a set of TWO (2), Hand Carved "Iculanibokola" or Cannibal Forks. They are carved out of "Vau" wood and are from Fiji. They are from the late 1950's to the early 1960's and were hand carved by local Fijian craftsman. These were also used as a type of dagger in later years. To the Fijian people these were considered great works of art and had religious value to the people. The history of this type of fork dates back to prehistoric times. They came to be for a few reasons. One was that it was a cultural taboo that prohibited priests and chiefs from touching food with their hands and were not used by everyone only the chieftains for ceremonies to devour their tribal enemies. They are hand carved so they are slightly different in size but measure about 10" long. 2 Vtg Hand Carved Vau Wood CANNIBAL FORK Fiji Headhunter dagger Iculanibokola Click images to enlarge Description This is for a set of TWO (2), Hand Carved "Iculanibokola" or Cannibal Forks. They are carved out of "Vau" wood and are from Fiji. They are from the late 1950's to the early 1960's and were hand carved by local Fijian craftsman. These were also used as a type of dagger in later years. To the Fijian people these were considered great works of art and had religious value to the people. The history of this type of fork dates back to prehistoric times. They came to be for a few reasons. One was that it was a cultural taboo that prohibited priests and chiefs from touching food with their hands and were not used by everyone only the chieftains for ceremonies to devour their tribal enemies. They are hand carved so they are slightly different in size but measure about 10" long. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 50 USD
Location: Tampa, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-20T13:29:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Color: Brown
Material: Wood
Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
Maker: Hand carved in Fiji
