From VICE · Jillian Drachman · · 40s
Fijian Shopkeeper Shows Cannibalism Tools
Fijian shopkeeper demonstrates ancestral cannibalism tools to tourists.
In brief
Fijian shopkeeper demonstrates ancestral cannibalism tools to tourists. A Fijian shopkeeper shows tourists tools used for cannibalism by ancestors, stating 'We eat people for the power'. Originally reported by VICE.
Fijian Shopkeeper
A Fijian shopkeeper shows tourists tools used for cannibalism by ancestors.
“We eat people for the power”
Ancestral Cannibalism Tools
The tools include methods for extracting brains and muscles for ritual consumption.
Ritual Purpose
The practice was for religious reasons, not hunger, with warriors using it to gain strength.
Historical Context
Fijians would send 400 warriors to fight Tongans in sea battles over 1,000 kilometers apart.
The bottom line
A Fijian shopkeeper shows tourists tools used for cannibalism by ancestors, stating 'We eat people for the power'.
