Spear (moto kaka)
Fiji, mid-19th century
Wood and coir
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,
University of Cambridge: Z 3954
Given to Baron Anatole von Hügel by Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Bau, October 5, 1876
EX.8785.108 Photo (c) Museum Associates/ LACMA
The kaka form of spear is thought to be named for the similarity between the barbs and the beak of the kaka parrot.