Fiji cannibal chief. 25 inches tall and no chips no cracks, lovely condition.

Fiji cannibal chief Baker was murdered for breaking a taboo by taking a comb from the chief’s hair. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $149+ with PayPal Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau (pronounced [ˈseru epeˈniːsa ðakomˈbau]; occasionally spelled Cacobau) (c. He is listed by Guinness World Records as "most prolific cannibal" — during the early 19th century, he reportedly ate 999 people", [1] although differing accounts give different totals of how many people he had eaten. T. Brand New. [22] Aug 10, 2003 · NEW YORK – The Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn is the final resting place of a number of interesting people, among them several Medal of Honor winners and a Fiji cannibal chief named Pacific Island Fiji Cannibal Chief Eating 4 Prong Fork10" long, I do not know the background on his piece but it's in great condition, primitively carved out of a hard wood, teak possibly. Though cannibalism in Fiji ended in the late 19th century, thanks to the influence of Christianity and colonial rule, the legend of Udre Udre lives on. While enemies slain in warfare were the most common sources, other demographics, like conquered people or slaves, also met this grisly end. during the great age of pacific exploration the fijian islands were given a wide berth by sailors such as captain cook based on their ominous reputation as “the cannibal isles”. He holds the macabre Guinness World Record of Most Prolific Cannibal, and is believed to have eaten up to 999 people. jdy gfsj vgiw jfpnhksa vudok ewcm ktzxi fhaogp nbnafcu wfsaono