Fijian i-roi (Fly whisk)

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Fijian Chief with i-Roi

The i-Roi is a fly whisk used particularly amongst the High ranking chiefs (Ratu).

Used for ceremonial purposes, the i-Roi has been a key part of Fijian Chief system and its status among the Itaukei, similar to the Samoan Fue (Fly whisk) it has been incorporated into the Pacific Islands culture in relation to dominance, leadership and royal power. They can be made of coconut fibre attached to a wooden handle. [1]

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  1. ^ "Fly whisk". National Museums Scotland. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
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